When you use the distance formula does the order in which you subtract the x and y coordinates matter explain

No,  order in which we subtract the x coordinates and y coordinates does nor matter

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the two points be

By distance formula: distance between points is equal to

We know that and

So,

Therefore, we can say in distance formula , order in which we subtract the x coordinates and y coordinates does nor matter .

For example distance between points is shown as below :