How do I write a distance function in R?

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Distance
Write a function find_distance() that returns the distance between two given points. You
should be able to call the function like this:
# coordinates for point-1 and point-2
p1 <- c(0, 0)
p2 <- c(1, 1)
find_distance(p1, p2)
Midpoint
Write a function find_midpoint() that returns the midpoint between two given points. You
should be able to call the function like this:
p1 <- c(0, 0)
p2 <- c(1, 1)
find_midpoint(p1, p2)
Slope
Write a function find_slope() that returns the slope of the line connecting two given points.
You should be able to call the function like this:
p1 <- c(0, 0)
p2 <- c(1, 1)
find_slope(p1, p2)
Intercept
Write a function find_intercept() that returns the intercept of the line connecting two
given points. This function must internally use find_slope()

What I have tried:

I need to use for loops, This is in R. Please help! I am new at programming , and I am completely lost

Posted 17-Oct-18 17:14pm

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Updated 17-Oct-18 21:50pm

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Richard MacCutchan · Answer 1 · 2018-10-17T21:50:00

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Posted 17-Oct-18 21:50pm

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Patrice T · Answer 2 · 2018-10-17T17:36:00

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This is in R. Please help! I am new at programming , and I am completely lost

So, you show no attempt to solve the problem yourself, you have no question, you just want us to do your HomeWork.
HomeWork problems are simplified versions of the kind of problems you will have to solve in real life, their purpose is learning and practicing.

We do not do your HomeWork.
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Any failure of you will help you to learn what works and what don't, it is called 'trial and error' learning.
So, give it a try, reread your lessons and start working. If you are stuck on a specific problem, show your code and explain this exact problem, we might help.

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