USA-Pre-Algebra
Geometry
Distance between two points (Pythagorean theorem application)
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Two points are plotted on the coordinate plane. The points are connected by a line segment that is neither horizontal nor vertical. Which approach correctly uses the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of the segment?
Form a right triangle where the segment is the hypotenuse; the two legs are horizontal and vertical. Apply \(a^2 + b^2 = c^2\).
Add the two coordinates of each point and subtract.
Multiply the differences in \(x\) and \(y\).
The length is always equal to \(x_2 - x_1\).
Form a right triangle where the segment is the hypotenuse; the two legs are horizontal and vertical. Apply \(a^2 + b^2 = c^2\).
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