The video tutorial covers the midpoint and distance formulas, essential tools for finding the midpoint and distance between two points on a coordinate plane. The instructor reviews the midpoint formula, demonstrating how to calculate it using example points. The distance formula is introduced as an application of the Pythagorean theorem, with examples illustrating its use. The video concludes with practical exercises to reinforce understanding.

Why is it important to understand the midpoint and distance formulas?

• They help in solving algebraic equations.

• They are fundamental concepts in coordinate geometry.

• They are only used in advanced mathematics.

• They are used in everyday life.

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

How do you find the x-coordinate of the midpoint between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

• (x1 + x2) / 2

• (x1 * x2) / 2

• (x1 - x2) / 2

• (x1 / x2) / 2

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

Given points A(1, 4) and B(10, -1), what is the y-coordinate of the midpoint?

• 5

• 3

• 1.5

• 1.5

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

If point A is (5, 12) and point B is (-4, 8), what is the midpoint?

• (1, 10)

• (0.5, 10)

• (0.5, 11)

• (1, 11)

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

What is the relationship between the distance formula and the Pythagorean theorem?

• They are unrelated.

• The distance formula is derived from the Pythagorean theorem.

• The Pythagorean theorem is derived from the distance formula.

• They are used in different branches of mathematics.

How do you calculate the distance between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

• sqrt((x2 * x1)^2 + (y2 * y1)^2)

• sqrt((x2 / x1)^2 + (y2 / y1)^2)

• sqrt((x2 + x1)^2 + (y2 + y1)^2)

• sqrt((x2 - x1)^2 + (y2 - y1)^2)

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.7

Sharon hits a golf ball to the point (-3, 12). If her first putt travels to (1, 2), what is the distance traveled?

• 12.77 feet

• 13.77 feet

• 11.77 feet

• 10.77 feet

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.7

What is the distance between the points (3, -6) and (10, -7)?

• sqrt(52)

• sqrt(49)

• sqrt(51)

• sqrt(50)

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.7

If the midpoint of points A and B is (3, -6) and point B is (10, -7), what is the distance between the midpoint and point B?

• sqrt(52)

• sqrt(50)

• sqrt(49)

• sqrt(51)

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

What is the simplified form of the square root of 116?

• 5 sqrt(29)

• 3 sqrt(29)

• 4 sqrt(29)

• 2 sqrt(29)