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Who first published the plane distance formula, in 1731?
AEuclid of Greece
BRene Descartes
CPythagoras of Samos
DAlexis Clairaut
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Alexis Clairaut
The distance formula was first published by Alexis Clairaut in 1731.
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