Determine Distance on the Coordinate Plane

Graphing

Plot the following points!

(-7,3) (2,3) (5,-2) (-1,-8)

​What comes first in your ordered pair, x or y?

​Why do we have to use absolute value when discussing distance?

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​Should we add or subtract the absolute values?

Draw

YOUR TURN:

What is the distance from point A to point B?

Write an equation in your book to support your answer.

​Work in your group!

​Circle which island you think is closer to Island A, be ready to explain your answer with an equation!