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Distance Formula

The distance formula is a fundamental equation in mathematics that


allows us to calculate the distance between any two points on a
coordinate plane. Understanding and applying this formula is essential
for a wide range of mathematical concepts and applications.
SAVESAVE
By:
G.Likhitha
G.Sri durga
Zuha murtuza
G.Reshmika
Introduction to the Distance
Formula

1 Coordinate Plane 2 Point Coordinates


The distance formula is Each point on the
used to find the distance coordinate plane is
between two points on a represented by an (x, y)
coordinate plane, which has coordinate pair, which
an x-axis and a y-axis. defines its unique location.

3 Distance Measurement
The distance formula calculates the straight-line distance
between two points, taking into account their x and y coordinates.
Coordinates and the Coordinate Plane
Coordinate System Coordinate Pairs Quadrants
The coordinate plane is a two- Each point on the coordinate plane is The coordinate plane is divided into
dimensional grid with horizontal (x) represented by an (x, y) coordinate four quadrants, each with its own
and vertical (y) axes that intersect at pair, where x is the horizontal position unique combination of positive and
the origin (0, 0). and y is the vertical position. negative x and y values.
Derivation of the Distance
Formula
Right Triangle
1
The distance between two points can be calculated using the
Pythagorean Theorem, which is based on the properties of a right
triangle.

x and y Differences
2
The horizontal and vertical differences between the two points are
represented by the changes in x and y coordinates.

Formula Derivation
3
Applying the Pythagorean Theorem and simplifying the expression
leads to the distance formula: d = √[(x2 - x1)^2 + (y2 - y1)^2].
Applying the Distance
Formula
Step 1 Step 2
Identify the coordinates of the Substitute the coordinates
two points, (x1, y1) and (x2, into the distance formula: d =
y2). √[(x2 - x1)^2 + (y2 - y1)^2].

Step 3
Simplify the expression and calculate the distance between the two
points.
Examples of Calculating
Distance
Example 1
1
Calculate the distance between the points (2, 3) and (5, 7).

Example 2
2
Find the distance between the points (-1, 4) and (3, -2).

Example 3
3
Determine the distance between the points (0, 0) and (6,
8).
Distance Between Two
Points
Point 1
The coordinates of the first point are (x1, y1).

Point 2
The coordinates of the second point are (x2, y2).

Distance
The distance between the two points is calculated using the
formula: d = √[(x2 - x1)^2 + (y2 - y1)^2].
Midpoint Formula

Point 1 Point 2 Midpoint


(x1, y1) (x2, y2) ((x1 + x2)/2, (y1 + y2)/2)
Distance Between a Point
and a Line
Point (x1, y1)

Line Ax + By + C = 0

Distance |Ax1 + By1 + C| / √(A^2 + B^2)


Practice Problems

1 Problem 1 2 Problem 2
Find the distance between Calculate the midpoint of
the points (2, 3) and (5, 7). the line segment connecting
the points (-1, 4) and (3, -2).

3 Problem 3
Determine the distance between the point (0, 0) and the line 3x +
4y - 12 = 0.

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