Math Problem Statement

Find the distance between following pairs of points. (6,3) and (6,7) (2,-1) and (3,4) (x+y, x-y) and (x-y , -x-y) (6,7) and (-1,-5) (x, 0) and (0, y) (-a, a) and (b, -b) (1,1) and (3,3)

Solution

To find the distance between two points (x1,y1)(x_1, y_1) and (x2,y2)(x_2, y_2), we use the distance formula:

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

Let’s calculate the distances for each pair of points.

1. Points (6,3) and (6,7):

d=(66)2+(73)2=0+16=16=4d = \sqrt{(6 - 6)^2 + (7 - 3)^2} = \sqrt{0 + 16} = \sqrt{16} = 4

2. Points (2,-1) and (3,4):

d=(32)2+(4+1)2=12+52=1+25=26d = \sqrt{(3 - 2)^2 + (4 + 1)^2} = \sqrt{1^2 + 5^2} = \sqrt{1 + 25} = \sqrt{26}

3. Points (x + y, x - y) and (x - y, -x - y):

d=((xy)(x+y))2+((xy)(xy))2d = \sqrt{((x - y) - (x + y))^2 + ((-x - y) - (x - y))^2}

Simplifying:

=(2y)2+(2x)2=4y2+4x2=4(x2+y2)=2x2+y2= \sqrt{(-2y)^2 + (-2x)^2} = \sqrt{4y^2 + 4x^2} = \sqrt{4(x^2 + y^2)} = 2\sqrt{x^2 + y^2}

4. Points (6,7) and (-1,-5):

d=(16)2+(57)2=(7)2+(12)2=49+144=193d = \sqrt{(-1 - 6)^2 + (-5 - 7)^2} = \sqrt{(-7)^2 + (-12)^2} = \sqrt{49 + 144} = \sqrt{193}

5. Points (x, 0) and (0, y):

d=(0x)2+(y0)2=x2+y2d = \sqrt{(0 - x)^2 + (y - 0)^2} = \sqrt{x^2 + y^2}

6. Points (-a, a) and (b, -b):

d=(b+a)2+(ba)2=(b+a)2+(ba)2=(b+a)2+(b+a)2=2(b+a)2=2b+ad = \sqrt{(b + a)^2 + (-b - a)^2} = \sqrt{(b + a)^2 + (-b - a)^2} = \sqrt{(b + a)^2 + (b + a)^2} = \sqrt{2(b + a)^2} = \sqrt{2} \cdot |b + a|

7. Points (1,1) and (3,3):

d=(31)2+(31)2=22+22=4+4=8=22d = \sqrt{(3 - 1)^2 + (3 - 1)^2} = \sqrt{2^2 + 2^2} = \sqrt{4 + 4} = \sqrt{8} = 2\sqrt{2}


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Here are some related questions:

  1. How would you derive the distance formula from the Pythagorean theorem?
  2. What is the significance of the absolute value in distance between two points?
  3. How does the distance formula change in 3D space?
  4. How can you apply this formula to points in polar coordinates?
  5. What are some applications of distance between points in real-life problems?

Tip: The distance formula is essentially an application of the Pythagorean theorem for finding the hypotenuse of a right triangle formed by the differences in coordinates.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Coordinate Geometry
Distance Between Two Points

Formulas

Distance Formula: d = sqrt((x2 - x1)^2 + (y2 - y1)^2)

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10