Find the distance d (in the complex plane) between z = 2 + 7i and w = 11 - 10 i. d = √ (1)² + (9)² X

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**Problem Statement:**
Find the distance \( d \) (in the complex plane) between \( z = 2 + 7i \) and \( w = 11 - 10i \).

**Calculation Attempt:**
The distance \( d \) is calculated as:
\[ d = \sqrt{(1)^2 + (9)^2} \]
However, a red "X" indicates that this calculation is incorrect.

**Explanation:**
To find the distance between two complex numbers \( z = a + bi \) and \( w = c + di \), use the distance formula for the complex plane: 
\[ d = \sqrt{(c - a)^2 + (d - b)^2} \]

In this problem, correct \( a = 2 \), \( b = 7 \), \( c = 11 \), and \( d = -10 \). The components should be:
\[ c - a = 11 - 2 = 9 \]
\[ d - b = -10 - 7 = -17 \]

The correct calculation should be:
\[ d = \sqrt{(9)^2 + (-17)^2} \]
Transcribed Image Text:**Transcription and Explanation:** **Problem Statement:** Find the distance \( d \) (in the complex plane) between \( z = 2 + 7i \) and \( w = 11 - 10i \). **Calculation Attempt:** The distance \( d \) is calculated as: \[ d = \sqrt{(1)^2 + (9)^2} \] However, a red "X" indicates that this calculation is incorrect. **Explanation:** To find the distance between two complex numbers \( z = a + bi \) and \( w = c + di \), use the distance formula for the complex plane: \[ d = \sqrt{(c - a)^2 + (d - b)^2} \] In this problem, correct \( a = 2 \), \( b = 7 \), \( c = 11 \), and \( d = -10 \). The components should be: \[ c - a = 11 - 2 = 9 \] \[ d - b = -10 - 7 = -17 \] The correct calculation should be: \[ d = \sqrt{(9)^2 + (-17)^2} \]
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