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WAEC Mathematics 2018 Objective — Question 21

Question 21 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Mathematics 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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If M and N are the points (−3, 8) and (5, −7) respectively, find |MN|.

  • A. 8 units
  • B. 11 units
  • C. 15 units
  • D. 17 unitsCorrect

Explanation

|MN|=√[(−3−5)²+(8+7)²]=√(64+225)=√289=17 units.

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