use Pythagorean Theorem instead

use Pythagorean Theorem instead

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Mathematics

9th - 10th Grade

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The video tutorial explains how to use the Pythagorean theorem to find the distance between two points. It emphasizes the importance of plotting points for better understanding and demonstrates how to calculate horizontal and vertical distances using the X and Y axes. The tutorial then applies the Pythagorean theorem to find the diagonal distance, highlighting the need to square values to ensure positive distances. Finally, it concludes with the importance of taking the square root to find the actual distance.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the Pythagorean theorem and how is it used to find the distance between two points?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Explain how to plot points on a coordinate plane and why it is helpful in finding distances.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the process of calculating the horizontal and vertical distances between two points.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of squaring the values in the Pythagorean theorem?

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How do you find the final distance using the Pythagorean theorem after calculating the squares?

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