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

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

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Mathematics

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

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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.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the absolute value of the difference between the x values of points A and B?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the process of finding the distance between points C and E (C: -3, y; E: 3, y).

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Calculate the distance between points F (-8, -4) and G (3, -4).

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