Distance Formula

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What is the Distance Formula?

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How do you calculate the distance between the points (-3, -11) and (8, -42)?

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What is the correct expression for the distance between point K: (1,2) and Point L: (9,5)?

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What is the correct formula for calculating distance in a 2D plane?

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How do you find the distance between point A: (4, 7) and Point B: (1, 1)?

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What is the distance between the points (2,9) and (1,5)?

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What does the term 'x-coordinate' refer to in a point (x, y)?

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The 'x-coordinate' refers to the horizontal position of a point in a Cartesian plane, indicating how far left or right the point is from the origin.

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What does the term 'y-coordinate' refer to in a point (x, y)?

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The 'y-coordinate' refers to the vertical position of a point in a Cartesian plane, indicating how far up or down the point is from the origin.

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What is the significance of the square root in the Distance Formula?

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The square root in the Distance Formula ensures that the distance is a non-negative value, as distance cannot be negative.

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What is the first step in using the Distance Formula?

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The first step is to identify the coordinates of the two points you are measuring the distance between.