Math Problem Statement

Find the distance between the points A and B given below. (That is, find the length of the segment connecting A and B.) Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.

Solution

To find the distance between the two points AA and BB, we can use the distance formula:

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

From the grid, let's identify the coordinates of points AA and BB.

  • Point AA appears to be at (2,4)(-2, 4)
  • Point BB appears to be at (3,1)(3, 1)

Now, we substitute these coordinates into the distance formula:

d=(3(2))2+(14)2d = \sqrt{(3 - (-2))^2 + (1 - 4)^2} d=(3+2)2+(3)2d = \sqrt{(3 + 2)^2 + (-3)^2} d=52+(3)2d = \sqrt{5^2 + (-3)^2} d=25+9d = \sqrt{25 + 9} d=345.83unitsd = \sqrt{34} \approx 5.83 \, \text{units}

Thus, the distance between points AA and BB is approximately 5.83 units.

Would you like further details, or do you have any questions?

Here are some related questions to explore:

  1. How does the distance formula relate to the Pythagorean theorem?
  2. How would the distance change if point BB were moved horizontally by 2 units?
  3. Can the distance formula be used in 3D space? How?
  4. What happens to the distance between two points if both coordinates are doubled?
  5. How can you derive the distance formula from the equation of a circle?

Tip: Always make sure to use parentheses carefully in the distance formula to avoid errors when subtracting negative numbers.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry
Distance Between Points

Formulas

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

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10