Distance on a Coordinate Plane Explained

The video tutorial covers graphing points on a coordinate plane, focusing on ordered pairs and their significance. It introduces the concept of distance between points, emphasizing that distance is always positive. Through examples, the tutorial demonstrates how to calculate distances between points, both vertically and horizontally, reinforcing the idea that distance is akin to absolute value.

What does the first number in an ordered pair represent?

• Movement right or left

• The distance between points

• Movement up or down

• The origin point

If the second number in an ordered pair is negative, which direction do you move?

• Left

• Down

• Right

• Up

Where do you always start when plotting points on a coordinate plane?

• At the first point

• At the origin

• At the highest point

• At the lowest point

What is the distance between the points (1, 4) and (1, -3)?

• 7

• 5

• 9

• 3

Why is distance never negative?

• Because we always move right

• Because we always move up

• Because we start at the origin

• Because distance is like absolute value

How do you find the distance between two points on a coordinate plane?

• By adding the coordinates

• By counting the gridlines between them

• By subtracting the coordinates

• By multiplying the coordinates

What is the distance between the points (0, -3) and (0, 5)?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

If you move from (6, -3) to (-4, -3), what is the distance traveled?

• 8

• 9

• 10

• 11

When calculating distance, does it matter which point you start from?

• Yes, always start from the origin

• Yes, always start from the higher point

• No, you can start from either point

• No, always start from the lower point

What is the distance between the points (-4, -3) and (6, -3)?

• 8

• 9

• 10

• 11