Exploring Distance on the Coordinate Plane

The video tutorial explains how to calculate the distance between two points on a coordinate plane, focusing on points that lie on horizontal or vertical lines. It uses examples of camps and points on a grid to demonstrate the process, emphasizing the use of absolute values and verification through counting grid units.

What is the first step in finding the distance between two points on a coordinate plane?

• Calculate the slope between the points.

• Graph the points on the coordinate plane.

• Determine the angle between the points.

• Find the midpoint between the points.

What are the coordinates of Camp 1?

• (4, 2)

• (2, 4)

• (2, -2)

• (-2, 2)

How do you find the distance from a point to the y-axis?

• Use the x-coordinate and its absolute value.

• Add the x and y coordinates.

• Use the y-coordinate and its absolute value.

• Subtract the y-coordinate from the x-coordinate.

What is the total distance between Camp 1 and Camp 2?

• 8 miles

• 10 miles

• 6 miles

• 4 miles

How can you verify the distance between two points on a coordinate grid?

• By measuring the angle between the points.

• By counting the units between the points.

• By finding the midpoint between the points.

• By calculating the slope between the points.

What are the coordinates of Point C?

• (7, 6)

• (6, 7)

• (6, 4)

• (4, 6)

What is the distance between Point C and the origin?

• 6 units

• 3 units

• 4 units

• 7 units

How do you find the distance between two points on a vertical line?

• Subtract the x-coordinates.

• Add the y-coordinates.

• Subtract the y-coordinates.

• Add the x-coordinates.

What is the horizontal distance from the point (-3, 2) to the y-axis?

• 5 units

• 3 units

• 8 units

• 2 units

What is the distance between the points (5, 2) and (-3, 2)?

• 5 units

• 3 units

• 8 units

• 6 units