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 points AA and BB on a coordinate grid, we can use the distance formula:

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

Looking at the grid, let's identify the coordinates of points AA and BB:

  1. AA is at (1,1)(1, 1)
  2. BB is at (5,5)(5, 5)

Substituting these values into the formula: d=(51)2+(51)2d = \sqrt{(5 - 1)^2 + (5 - 1)^2} d=42+42d = \sqrt{4^2 + 4^2} d=16+16d = \sqrt{16 + 16} d=32d = \sqrt{32} d5.66d \approx 5.66

So, the distance between AA and BB is approximately 5.66 units.

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Here are some related questions:

  1. How would the distance formula change in 3D coordinates?
  2. How can you calculate the midpoint between two points?
  3. What is the significance of the Pythagorean theorem in finding distances?
  4. How would you find the slope between two points on a graph?
  5. How can you verify calculations when using the distance formula?

Tip: Always double-check your coordinate points to avoid errors when applying the distance formula.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Distance Formula
Coordinate Geometry

Formulas

d = √((x2 - x1)^2 + (y2 - y1)^2)

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10