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How do you determine if two points on a horizontal line lie in the same or different quadrants?
How do you determine if two points on a horizontal line lie in the same or different quadrants?
You can determine the quadrant by looking at the signs of the x-coordinates. If both x-coordinates are positive or both are negative, the points lie in the same quadrant; otherwise, they lie in different quadrants.
What is the first step in finding the distance between two points on a horizontal line?
What is the first step in finding the distance between two points on a horizontal line?
The first step is to identify the x-coordinates of both points, as the y-coordinates will be the same.
When calculating distance between two points on a horizontal line in the same quadrant, what operation do you perform?
When calculating distance between two points on a horizontal line in the same quadrant, what operation do you perform?
You find the absolute difference between the x-coordinates.
If the x-coordinates of two points are -8 and -3, and they are in different quadrants, what is the distance between them?
If the x-coordinates of two points are -8 and -3, and they are in different quadrants, what is the distance between them?
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Explain why absolute values are important in finding the distance between two points.
Explain why absolute values are important in finding the distance between two points.
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How can you visually confirm that two points lie on a horizontal line?
How can you visually confirm that two points lie on a horizontal line?
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For the points (5, 2) and (10, 2), what is the distance and why?
For the points (5, 2) and (10, 2), what is the distance and why?
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Describe a scenario where you would add the absolute values of x-coordinates to find distance.
Describe a scenario where you would add the absolute values of x-coordinates to find distance.
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How do you find the distance between two points that lie on a vertical line?
How do you find the distance between two points that lie on a vertical line?
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What indicates that two points lie in different quadrants based on their coordinates?
What indicates that two points lie in different quadrants based on their coordinates?
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Using the distance formula, what is the first step when given two points?
Using the distance formula, what is the first step when given two points?
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State the distance formula for two points (x1,y1) and (x2,y2).
State the distance formula for two points (x1,y1) and (x2,y2).
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When subtracting negative numbers in the distance calculation, what is the equivalent operation?
When subtracting negative numbers in the distance calculation, what is the equivalent operation?
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If two points have the same y-coordinates, what's the next step for finding the distance?
If two points have the same y-coordinates, what's the next step for finding the distance?
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Which method would you use to find the distance between two points not aligned horizontally or vertically?
Which method would you use to find the distance between two points not aligned horizontally or vertically?
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How should you handle the y-coordinates of two points when evaluating their distance on a vertical line?
How should you handle the y-coordinates of two points when evaluating their distance on a vertical line?
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What do you need to remember when simplifying expressions involving subtraction of negative numbers?
What do you need to remember when simplifying expressions involving subtraction of negative numbers?
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What is the result of adding the absolute values of the x-coordinates when points lie in different quadrants?
What is the result of adding the absolute values of the x-coordinates when points lie in different quadrants?
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Study Notes
Finding Distance Between Points
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Horizontal Line: Points have the same y-coordinate.
- To find the distance, use the absolute values of the x-coordinates.
- If points are in the same quadrant, subtract the absolute values.
- If points are in different quadrants, add the absolute values.
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Vertical Line: Points have the same x-coordinate.
- To find the distance, use the absolute values of the y-coordinates.
- If points are in the same quadrant, subtract the absolute values.
- If points are in different quadrants, add the absolute values.
Distance Formula
- For points not on a horizontal or vertical line, use the distance formula:
- Distance = √[(x₂ - x₁)² + (y₂ - y₁)²]
- Where (x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂) are the coordinates of the two points.
- Important Note: Understand and apply the order of operations, especially when dealing with negative coordinates. Subtracting a negative is the same as adding.
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This quiz covers the methods to find the distance between points on a plane, including horizontal and vertical lines, as well as the general distance formula. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the order of operations when calculating distances, especially with negative coordinates. Test your knowledge through practical examples and applications.
