Finding the Distance Between Two Points Using the Pythagorean Theorem

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GR. 6-8

Skill:

Use the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse to solve number and word problems, including finding the distance between two points.

Finding the Distance Between Two Points Using the Pythagorean Theorem

Calculate the distance between two points using the Pythagorean Theorem in this activity.

Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

Open-ended question 1

How can you find the horizontal distance between 2 points on a graph?

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Open-ended question 2

How can you find the vertical distance between 2 points on a graph?

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Open-ended question 3

Once you know the horizontal and vertical distances between 2 points on a graph, how can you find the actual distance between the points?

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