Math Problem Statement

find the distance between the tŵo oints, a(10,8) and b(2,2)

Solution

To find the distance between two points A(10,8)A(10, 8) and B(2,2)B(2, 2), we can use the distance formula:

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

Where:

  • (x1,y1)(x_1, y_1) are the coordinates of point A (10, 8),
  • (x2,y2)(x_2, y_2) are the coordinates of point B (2, 2).

Substitute the values into the formula:

d=(210)2+(28)2d = \sqrt{(2 - 10)^2 + (2 - 8)^2} d=(8)2+(6)2d = \sqrt{(-8)^2 + (-6)^2} d=64+36d = \sqrt{64 + 36} d=100d = \sqrt{100} d=10d = 10

So, the distance between points A(10,8)A(10, 8) and B(2,2)B(2, 2) is 1010 units.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to consider:

  1. What is the distance formula derived from?
  2. How would you find the midpoint between two points?
  3. Can you determine the slope of the line through points A and B?
  4. How is the distance formula related to the Pythagorean theorem?
  5. How would the formula change for points in 3D space?

Tip: Memorizing the distance formula is useful, but understanding its geometric meaning helps solve problems more intuitively!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry
Distance between Two Points

Formulas

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

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8