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zebra1707
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Hi
Two points X(a,b) and Y(b,a)
Prove that the distance = sqrt2 (a-b)
d = sqrt(x2-x1)^2 + (y2-y1)^2)
I have drilled it down to
(sqrt 2b^2+2a^2-4ba) but unable to drill it down to sqrt2 (a-b)
Help appreciated - many thanks
Homework Statement
Two points X(a,b) and Y(b,a)
Prove that the distance = sqrt2 (a-b)
Homework Equations
d = sqrt(x2-x1)^2 + (y2-y1)^2)
The Attempt at a Solution
I have drilled it down to
(sqrt 2b^2+2a^2-4ba) but unable to drill it down to sqrt2 (a-b)
Help appreciated - many thanks