AB: √( (7-1)^2 + (5-(-3))^2 ) = √(6^2 + 8^2 ) = √(36 + 64) = √100 = 10
CD: √( (-8-(-2))^2 + (5-(-1))^2 ) = √( (-6)^2 + 6^2 ) = √(36 + 36) = √72 ≈ 8.49
So, AB ≈ 10 and CD ≈ 8.49.
Plot the points:
A: (1,-3) B: (7,5) C: (-2,-1) D: (-8,5)
Draw a line connecting points A and B and then points C and D. Estimate the distance between the two points.
AB ______ CD _______
Connect the points using a horizontal and vertical line to create a right triangle with legs that represent the horizontal and vertical distance between the points.
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now use the same scenario but Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of AB and CD in problem 1.