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Geometry: Pythagorean Theorem
Finding Distance in the Coordinate Plane
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Finding Distance in the Coordinate Plane
Introduction
The Distance Formula can be used to compare the straight-line distances from one point to different locations on a coordinate plane. By finding each distance a...
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Transcript
Emma is looking at a coordinate grid map of her school campus. She wants to determine how much farther the library is from the main entrance than the gym.
On the coordinate grid, the main entrance is at (1, 2), the library is at (7, 10), and the gym is at (4, 6).
First, she finds the distance from the main entrance to the library by...
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