Distance on the Coordinate Plane Explained

This video tutorial explains how to calculate the distance between two points on a coordinate plane. It covers two problems: one where the points have the same Y-coordinates and another where the points have the same X-coordinates. The tutorial demonstrates the use of absolute values and quadrant identification to determine the distance between points.

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

• Find the midpoint of the points

• Look at the X and Y coordinates of the ordered pairs

• Calculate the area of the triangle formed by the points

• Determine the slope between the points

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In the first problem, what are the X coordinates of the points (5, -2) and (9, -2)?

• 9 and -2

• 5 and -2

• 5 and 9

• 9 and 5

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What is the absolute value of 9?

• 9

• 5

• 0

• 7

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Which quadrant do the points (5, -2) and (9, -2) fall into?

• Quadrant 4

• Quadrant 1

• Quadrant 3

• Quadrant 2

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What is the distance between the points (5, -2) and (9, -2)?

• 4 units

• 3 units

• 2 units

• 5 units

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In the second problem, what are the Y coordinates of the points (3, 1) and (3, -7)?

• 1 and 3

• 1 and -7

• 3 and 1

• 3 and -7

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What is the absolute value of -7?

• 9

• 7

• 0

• 1

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Which quadrant does the point (3, 1) fall into?

• Quadrant 3

• Quadrant 1

• Quadrant 4

• Quadrant 2

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Which quadrant does the point (3, -7) fall into?

• Quadrant 3

• Quadrant 4

• Quadrant 2

• Quadrant 1

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What is the distance between the points (3, 1) and (3, -7)?

• 7 units

• 6 units

• 9 units

• 8 units

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