Answer:
7.28 units
Step-by-step explanation:
Let (x1, y1) = (7, 1)
(x2, y2) = (5, -6)
Using distance formula,
distance = root [ (x2 - x1)² + (y2 - y1)² ]
= root [ (5 - 7)² + ( -6 -1)² ]
= root [ (-2)² + (-7)² ]
= root ( 4 + 49)
= root ( 53)
= 7.28 units