CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Trigonometry: Pythagorean Theorem to Determine Distance
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Calculate the distances between two points using the distance formula.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Distance Formula and the Pythagorean Theorem
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students use the distance formula and the pythagorean theorem to determine the quickest route to the treasure. Click learn more to watch a video and click challenge me to answer a practice question.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Distance Between Two Points
In this exercise, students practice using the distance formula, which is derived from the Pythagorean Theorem, to find the distance between two points on a coodinate grid. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to...
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Distance
MathWorld.com gives a formula for finding distance using the Pythagorean theorem. The formula for finding the distance between two points in Euclidean space is given on this page. The page has links to related topics.
Government of Alberta
Learn Alberta: Distance Between Two Locations
This Java applet allows the user to name any two points in a Cartesian system, see the segment on the screen and view how the distance between the two points is found.
Free Math Help
Free Math Help: Distance Formula
The resource explores the distance formula. The lesson consists of a definition, formula, and detailed examples.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Distance Between Parallel Lines
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students how to find the distance between parallel lines using the distance formula. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice,...
Other
Ron's Web Site: Distance Formula
This resource defines the distance formula, gives an example, and provides three practice problems with solutions.
Math Planet
Math Planet: Algebra 2: Distance Between Two Points and the Midpoint
Gain an understanding of how to find the distance between two points and the midpoint by viewing examples and a video lesson.
Other
The Coordinate Plane: Graphs & Graphing Calculators
Site provides exercises for graphing on the coordinate plane including distance formula, midpoint formula, graphs of equations, and graphing using a calculator.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: 3 D Distance
"Ask Dr. Math" is posed with a question of finding the distance between a point and line in space. Read about the solution.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Applying the Pythagorean Theorem
students can use the Pythagorean Theorem and distance formula to determine unknown measurements.
Calculator Soup
Calculator Soup: Three Dimensional Distance Calculator
Use this calculator to calculate the distance between 2 points by entering 2 sets of coordinates in the 3-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system, (X1, Y1, Z1) and (X2, Y2, Z2), to get the distance formula calculation for the 2 points...
Calculator Soup
Calculator Soup: Two Dimensional Distance Calculator
Use this calculator to calculate the distance between 2 points by entering 2 sets of coordinates in the 3-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system, (X1, Y1, Z1) and (X2, Y2, Z2), to get the distance formula calculation for the 2 points...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Hurricane! Saving Lives With Reasoning & Computer Science
Students develop and apply the distance formula and an x-y coordinate plane on a hurricane tracking map, and then use a map scale to determine distance in miles. Then, using MATLAB computer science programming language, students help...
PBS
Pbs Mathline: Aw Chute Lesson Plan
Students will design and construct parachutes to determine the rate of descent using the distance formula. Printable lesson plan
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Distance Between Parallel Lines
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students find the distance between two parallel lines. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Distance Between Two Points
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students measure the distance between two points. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Start With Ti Navigator: Braking and Total Stopping Distances
This lesson is intended to introduce students' to Activity Center and is intended to help students develop an understanding of the formulas for braking distance and stopping distance for a variety of vehicles. Students will apply these...
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Point Plane Distance
Find the distance between a point and a plane using the algebraic formula for the plane and the Cartesian points. This MathWorld page has a labeled diagram to help clarify the equation variables.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Training Schedule
The heptathlon consists of 7 athletics events. Looking at a heptathlete's current performance in these events, how should she plan her training schedule? This activity examines the maths behind the heptathlon's scoring system, and is...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Applications of the Pythagorean Theorem
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to other math concepts.
Curated OER
Syracuse University: The Distance Formula
This Northeast Parallel Architecture Center, University of Syracuse page explains how the distance formula is used in the coordinate plane using ordered pairs and the Pythagorean Formula.
Other
Git: What Is the Slope Intercept Form of a Line?
Not only does this site show what the slope-intercept form is, but it helps you find the slope and the intercept of a line. There is also additional information on parallel lines, parametric form, and the distance between two points.