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Module Distance Formula

The document explains how to calculate the distance between two points on a map using the Distance Formula derived from the Pythagorean Theorem. It provides examples of calculating distances between specific coordinate pairs. Additionally, it includes an activity for practicing the distance calculation with given points.

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Module Distance Formula

The document explains how to calculate the distance between two points on a map using the Distance Formula derived from the Pythagorean Theorem. It provides examples of calculating distances between specific coordinate pairs. Additionally, it includes an activity for practicing the distance calculation with given points.

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DISTANCE FORMULA

Have you ever wondered how to find the exact distance between two places on a map? In mathematics, we
can calculate distance using coordinates on a plane. This lesson will help you understand how to find the
distance between two points using the Distance Formula.

Do you still remember the formula of Pythagorean Theorem?

We know that the formula of a right triangle is:


𝒄𝟐 = 𝒂𝟐 + 𝒃𝟐
Where:
• 𝒄 = hypotenuse
• 𝒂 and 𝒃 = legs

Now, let’s derive the Distance Formula

Let’s consider two points:

(𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) and (𝑥2 , 𝑦2 )

1. The horizontal distance is: 𝒙𝟐 − 𝒙𝟏


2. The vertical distance is: 𝒚𝟐 − 𝒚𝟏
3. Using the Pythagorean Theorem:
𝒅𝟐 = (𝒙𝟐 − 𝒙𝟏 )𝟐 + (𝒚𝟐 − 𝒚𝟏 )𝟐
Let’s take the square root:
𝒅 = √(𝒙𝟐 − 𝒙𝟏 )𝟐 + (𝒚𝟐 − 𝒚𝟏 )𝟐

This is the Distance Formula

Let’s have an example!

1. Find the distance between P(1, 2) and T(5, 6)


Solution:
𝑑 = √(𝑥2 − 𝑥1 )2 + (𝑦2 − 𝑦1 )2
𝑑 = √(5 − 1)2 + (6 − 2)2
𝑑 = √42 + 42
𝑑 = √16 + 16
𝑑 = √32
𝑑 = 4√2

The distance is 𝟒√𝟐 units

2. Find the distance between (1, 3) and (7, 11).


Solution:
𝑑 = √(𝑥2 − 𝑥1 )2 + (𝑦2 − 𝑦1 )2
(7, 11)
𝑑 = √(7 − 1)2 + (11 − 3)2
𝑑 = √62 + 82
𝑑 = √36 + 64 (1, 3)

𝑑 = √100
𝑑 = 10

The distance is 10 units


3. Find the distance between (3, 4) and (7, 1)
Solution:
𝑑 = √(𝑥2 − 𝑥1 )2 + (𝑦2 − 𝑦1 )2
𝑑 = √(7 − 3)2 + (1 − 4)2
𝑑 = √42 + (−3)2 (3, 4)

𝑑 = √16 + 9 (7, 1)

𝑑 = √25
𝑑= 5

The distance is 5 units

ACTIVITY!

Direction: Plot, connect and find the distance using the distance formula. Write your answer in a one
whole sheet of paper or graphing paper.

1. (3, 4) and (7, 1)


2. (0, 0) and (6, 8)
3. (-1, 2) and (3, 5)
4. (2, -3) and (-4, 5)

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