Pythagorean Theorem on Map

Pythagorean Theorem on Map
Introduction

The distance between two points on a coordinate plane can be found using the Pythagorean Theorem. This formula helps us find the shortest straight-line distance between two l...

Let’s find the shortest straight-line distance from your house to your school on a grid map.

Suppose your house is at point A with coordinates (2, 1) and your school is at point B with coordinates (6, 4).

These coordinates show the positions on a grid map.

To find the straight-line distance, draw a line connecting points A and...