Find the distance between the points A(10, –9) and B(8, 7). Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.

Use the distance formula: the horizontal difference is 10 − 8 = 2, and the vertical difference is −9 − 7 = −16. The distance is √(2² + (−16)²) = √260 ≈ 16.12, so the correct choice is 16.12.

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