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Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to coordinate geometry. Learners find the distance between two points on a coordinate plane by using the Pythagorean Theorem. The vertical and horizontal change creates a right triangle, which allows individuals to apply the Theorem.
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- Create a guided notes document to facilitate note taking
- Use the practice problems as board work to check for understanding
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- Requires graph paper
- The 18th lesson of the series
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- Includes a set of problems for independent practice
- Provides worked-out solutions of every example and problem
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