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Finding the Distance Between Two Points: Lesson

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Point out an application of Pythagoras. The segment of an essential playlist on geometry provides a quick review of the Pythagorean Theorem. Using a right triangle to show the positions of two points, the presenter calculates the distance between the points by finding the length of the hypotenuse.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Derive the distance formula from the Pythagorean Theorem
Classroom Considerations
  • The class should be familiar with the Pythagorean Theorem
  • Individuals must know how to estimate square roots
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Contains the worked examples
  • Provides a link to other distance videos and problem sets
Cons
  • None
Common Core