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In the xy-coordinate system, the distance between points \((2\sqrt{3}, \ -\sqrt{2})\) and \((5\sqrt{3}, \ 3\sqrt{2})\) is approximately

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In the xy-coordinate system, the distance between points \((2\sqrt{3}, \ -\sqrt{2})\) and \((5\sqrt{3}, \ 3\sqrt{2})\) is approximately

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Distance = sqrt[(3sqrt(2) + sqrt(2))^2+ (5sqrt(3) - 2sqrt(3))^2
= sqrt[4sqrt(2) + 3 sqrt(3)]
= sqrt(59)
Now, 7^2 = 49 and 8^2 = 64
So, answer lies between 7 and 8,
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In the xy-coordinate system, the distance between points \((2\sqrt{3}, \ -\sqrt{2})\) and \((5\sqrt{3}, \ 3\sqrt{2})\) is approximately

A. 4.1
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C. 6.4
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E. 8.1

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By the distance formula, we have:

d = √[(2√3 - 5√3)^2 + (-√2 - 3√2)^2] = √[(-3√3)^2 + (-4√2)^2] = √(27 + 32) = √59

Since √49 < √59 < √64, 7 < √59 < 8. We see that choice D is the correct answer.

Answer: D
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