Distance on the Coordinate Plane

Distance on the Coordinate Plane

How can you find the distance between two points on the coordinate plane?

Find the distance between the Roller Coaster 1 and the Ferris Wheel.

Step 1

1. Find the coordinates of each point.

Roller Coaster = (-6, 7)

Ferris Wheel = (-6, 2)

Step 2

1. Since the x-coordinates are the same, use the y-coordinates.

2. Since they are in the same quadrant, subtract the absolute values.

Roller Coaster = 7

Ferris Wheel = 2

So, 7 - 2 = 5 units

Multiple Choice

What is the distance between Roller Coaster 1 and the Swings.

• 7 units

• 9 units

• 6 units

• 8 units

Multiple Choice

What is the distance between the Ferris Wheel and the Merry-Go-Round?

• 2 units

• 8 units

• 10 units

• 14 units

Multiple Choice

What is the distance between Roller Coaster 2 and Roller Coaster 3?

• 3 units

• 5 units

• 8 units

• 11 units

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What is the distance between Roller Coaster 3 and the Water Slide?

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What is the distance between the Merry-Go-Round and the Water Slide?

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