Question

question 8 of 10 when you use the distance formula, you are calculating the length of the ___ of a right triangle. a. perimeter b. hypotenuse c. longer leg d. shorter leg

Explanation:

The distance formula is derived from the Pythagorean theorem. In a right - triangle, the Pythagorean theorem calculates the length of the hypotenuse. When we use the distance formula between two points in a coordinate plane, we are essentially finding the length of the straight - line distance between them, which is equivalent to the length of the hypotenuse of a right - triangle formed by the horizontal and vertical displacements.

Answer:

B. hypotenuse