The distance d between two points (x1, y1) and (x2,y2) is given by:
[tex]d=\sqrt{(x_2-x_1)^2+(y_2-y_1)^2}[/tex]Substitute x1 = -1, y1 = 8, x2 = -5, and y2 = -6:
[tex]\begin{gathered} d=\sqrt{(-5-(-1))^2+(-6-8)^2} \\ d=\sqrt{(-5+1)^2+(-14)^2} \\ d=\sqrt{16+196}=\sqrt{212}\approx14.5602 \\ d\approx14.6 \end{gathered}[/tex]Therefore, the correct answer is choice B:
14.6
