Distance Formula Triangles

The distance formula comes from the following equation:

• Midpoint Formula

• Circumference

• Slope Equation

• Pythagorean Theorem

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What is the distance between the two points?

• 6.3

• 6.5

• 6.7

• 16

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A rectangular field is 50 yards wide and 100 yards long. Patrick walks diagonally across the field. How far does he walk?

• 111.8 yards

• 115 yards

• 127.3 yards

• 119 yards

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On a coordinate plane, plot the points (−3, 4) and (0,−3). Using the Pythagorean Theorem, determine the distance between the two points. Show all work on marker board or paper. Wait for teacher to grade.

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On a coordinate plane, plot the points (−3, 4) and (0,−3). Using the Pythagorean Theorem, determine the distance between the two points. Show all work on marker board or paper. Wait for teacher to grade.

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Find the distance between (-4, 5) and (7, 18).

• 15.96

• 16.08

• 16.23

• 17.03

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Casey travels from her house directly west to the bank and then directly north from the bank to the mall. She then travels home on the road connecting the mall and her house. What is her total distance traveled?

• 17 miles

• 32 miles

• 37 miles

• 40 miles

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Find the distance.

• 7.1

• 7.8

• 8.7

• 8.9

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Find the distance.

• 9.7

• 10.7

• 11.7

• 12.7

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Find the distance between J and K.

• 8.2

• 7.7

• 9

• 10.2

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