The distance formula is given by:
d = √((x2 - x1)^2 + (y2 - y1)^2)
Given points:
Point 1: (0, 0)
Point 2: (7, -8)
Substitute the values into the formula:
d = √((7 - 0)^2 + (-8 - 0)^2)
d = √(7^2 + (-8)^2)
d = √(49 + 64)
d = √113
Therefore, the distance between the points (0,0) and (7,-8) is √113.