Using Absolute Value to Find the Distance Between Points on a Coordinate Plane

This video tutorial teaches how to calculate the distance between two points on a coordinate plane using absolute values. It covers examples with points sharing either x or y values and highlights common mistakes in plotting points. The lesson emphasizes that distance is always positive and demonstrates calculations for various point pairs, including A to B, C to D, C to E, and F to G.

What is the distance between two points that share the same y-value?

• The average of their x-values

• The product of their x-values

• The sum of their x-values

• The difference between their x-values

How do you calculate the distance between two points on the same line?

• By dividing their coordinates

• By multiplying their coordinates

• By adding their coordinates

• By finding the absolute value of the difference between their coordinates

What is a common mistake when plotting points on a coordinate plane?

• Moving along the x-axis first

• Moving along the y-axis first

• Using negative values for distance

• Ignoring the origin

If two points share an x-value, how is the distance calculated?

• By finding the average of their y-values

• By finding the product of their y-values

• By finding the sum of their y-values

• By finding the absolute value of the difference between their y-values

What is the distance between points C and D if their x-values are -3 and 2?

• 7 units

• 9 units

• 3 units

• 5 units

How do you ensure the distance is always positive?

• By using the average of coordinates

• By using the product of coordinates

• By using the absolute value of the difference

• By using the sum of coordinates

What is the distance between points F and G if their x-values are -8 and 3?

• 10 units

• 9 units

• 11 units

• 12 units