ACT SAT Prep Learn to determine the distance between a point and a line

The video tutorial explains how to determine the distance between a point and a horizontal line. It begins by identifying key elements of the problem, such as the horizontal nature of the line and its parallelism to the X-axis. The tutorial then focuses on calculating the distance between Point C and line M by subtracting the Y values, resulting in a distance of 2 units.

What is the relationship between the line formed by points A and B and the X-axis?

• It is vertical and perpendicular to the X-axis.

• It is horizontal and parallel to the X-axis.

• It is circular and surrounds the X-axis.

• It is diagonal and intersects the X-axis.

Why is it important to know that the line M is horizontal?

• Because it indicates the line is vertical.

• Because it confirms the Y value is constant.

• Because it helps determine the X value.

• Because it shows the line is diagonal.

What is the Y value of the horizontal line M?

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 6

How do you calculate the distance between point C and line M?

• Add the Y values of point C and line M.

• Multiply the Y values of point C and line M.

• Subtract the Y value of point C from the Y value of line M.

• Divide the Y value of line M by the Y value of point C.

What is the calculated distance between point C and line M?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 3