Finding the Distance Between Two Points on a Coordinate Plane Using the Pythagorean Theorem

This video tutorial explains how to find the distance between two points on a coordinate plane using right triangles and the Pythagorean theorem. It covers the properties of right triangles, methods to find distances on the same axis, and steps to calculate distances between diagonal points. The tutorial also includes creating right triangles from diagonal line segments, solving for triangle sides, applying the Pythagorean theorem, and verifying solutions. Common misunderstandings in distance calculation are addressed to ensure clarity.

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