On a map, the coordinates for Phoenix are (– 12, – 16) and those for Miami are (6, 8), specified in inches. Find the distance between the cities (on the map) to the nearest tenth of an inch.

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On a map, the coordinates for Phoenix are (– 12, – 16) and those for Miami are (6, 8), specified in
inches. Find the distance between the cities (on the map) to the nearest tenth of an inch.
Transcribed Image Text:On a map, the coordinates for Phoenix are (– 12, – 16) and those for Miami are (6, 8), specified in inches. Find the distance between the cities (on the map) to the nearest tenth of an inch.
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