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What is the distance formula between points A(x1, y1) and B(x2, y2)?

Class 10Distance FormulaGeometry — Coordinates

A $(x 2 - x 1)^{2} + (y 2 - y 1)^{2}$
B $(x 2 - x 1)^{2} + (y 2 - y 1)^{2}$
C $(x 2 + x 1)^{2} + (y 2 + y 1)^{2}$
D|x2 - x1| + |y2 - y1|

Step-by-Step Solution

The distance formula is

(x 2 - x 1)^{2} + (y 2 - y 1)^{2}

, derived from the Pythagoras theorem.

Answer: A)

(x 2 - x 1)^{2} + (y 2 - y 1)^{2}

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