The Distance Formula

The Distance Formula

Derive the distance formula for any two points on the coordinate plane by applying the Pythagorean Theorem.


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Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

自由形式の質問1

Can we use the method above to find the distance between two points that are vertical to one another? Is this the easiest method?

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自由形式の質問2

Can be used for the horizontal distance? Why or why not?

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自由形式の質問3

In the last step of the calculations, is a positive square root. Why is the negative square root not included as a value for ?

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