On a coordinate grid, point M is at (−8, 2) and point S is at (10, 2). The distance (in units) between points M and S is . (Input only whole numbers, such as 2.)

Given:

On a coordinate grid, point M is at (-8,2) and point S is at (10,2).

We need to determine the distance between the points M and S.

Distance between the point M and S:

The distance between the points M and S can be determined using the formula,

Substituting the points (-8,2) and (10,2) in the above formula, we get;

Simplifying, we have;

Taking square root, we get;

Thus, the distance between the points M and S is 18 units.

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