Math Problem Statement

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Calculate the distance CD, giving your answer in the form \(\frac{\sqrt{p}}{q}\), where p and q are integers.

Solution

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The question asks to calculate the distance between points CC and DD (which you found as C(4,27)C(4, 27) and D(1,42)D(-1, 42)) and express the distance in the form pq\frac{\sqrt{p}}{q}, where pp and qq are integers.

Step-by-Step Solution

The distance formula between two points C(x1,y1)C(x_1, y_1) and D(x2,y2)D(x_2, y_2) is given by:

d=(x2x1)2+(y2y1)2d = \sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2}

For the points C(4,27)C(4, 27) and D(1,42)D(-1, 42), substitute the coordinates into the formula:

d=((1)4)2+(4227)2d = \sqrt{((-1) - 4)^2 + (42 - 27)^2}

Calculating the differences:

d=(5)2+(15)2d = \sqrt{(-5)^2 + (15)^2}

d=25+225d = \sqrt{25 + 225}

d=250d = \sqrt{250}

Now, simplify 250\sqrt{250}:

d=2501=25×101=5101d = \frac{\sqrt{250}}{1} = \frac{\sqrt{25 \times 10}}{1} = \frac{5\sqrt{10}}{1}

Thus, the distance between points CC and DD is 5101\frac{5\sqrt{10}}{1}.

Final Answer:

The distance CDCD is 5101\frac{5\sqrt{10}}{1}, with p=250p = 250 and q=1q = 1.


Do you have any questions or would you like further details?

Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:

  1. How would the result change if one of the coordinates was negative?
  2. Can you generalize the distance formula for three-dimensional space?
  3. What does the distance between points represent geometrically?
  4. How can we verify the solution using graph plotting?
  5. How would you calculate the midpoint of points CC and DD?

Tip: When simplifying square roots, try to factor out perfect squares to make calculations easier!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Distance Formula

Formulas

Distance formula: d = \sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2}

Theorems

Pythagorean theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12