Calculate Distance Using the Formula
The distance formula comes from the Pythagorean theorem applied to the horizontal and vertical differences.
Formula: d = √[(x₂−x₁)² + (y₂−y₁)²]
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Substitute the same inputs into the displayed formula and compare the calculated value with the result shown by the tool.