Math Problem Statement

To the nearest tenth, what is the length of EG? Use the graph to answer the question.

Solution

To find the length of line segment EGEG, we can use the distance formula between two points in a coordinate plane. The formula is:

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

From the graph:

  • The coordinates of point EE are (5,6)(-5, 6).
  • The coordinates of point GG are (3,6)(3, -6).

Now, we can apply the distance formula:

d=(3(5))2+(66)2=(3+5)2+(66)2=82+(12)2=64+144=208d = \sqrt{(3 - (-5))^2 + (-6 - 6)^2} = \sqrt{(3 + 5)^2 + (-6 - 6)^2} = \sqrt{8^2 + (-12)^2} = \sqrt{64 + 144} = \sqrt{208}

d20814.4 unitsd \approx \sqrt{208} \approx 14.4 \text{ units}

So, the length of EGEG is approximately 14.4 units.

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

Here are 5 related questions to explore:

  1. How do you calculate the length of a diagonal in a rectangle using coordinates?
  2. What is the relationship between distance and slope of a line?
  3. How can we generalize the distance formula to three dimensions?
  4. How do you calculate the midpoint between two points?
  5. What are the applications of the distance formula in real-world problems?

Tip: Always double-check coordinates when applying the distance formula to avoid simple mistakes.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Distance between two points
Coordinate geometry

Formulas

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

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8