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Mathematics
Quarter 2 – Module 7:

Distance and Midpoint

Formula
Math10 Grade 10
Quarter 2 – Module 7: Distance and Midpoint Formula
First Edition, 2020

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Mathematics
Quarter 2 – Module 7:
Distance and Midpoint Formula
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
This module is an instrumental material to be used by the learners in the
Public Schools. It is an initiative way to cope-with the goals of continuing
the education despite of the present situation.

It contains nine learning stages; each lesson always starts with the
presentation of Mathematical Concepts. From there the lesson progresses
through various well- rounded mathematical exercises. The content of these
exercises has been structured to suit not only the age level of the learner but
also his experiences at home and in school. What the learner learned in the
previous stages were reinforced by the next stage. And the last stage is the
Reflection, this is a wall were learners will write his understanding about the
lesson.

As facilitator, you are expected to impart the learners on how to use this
module. It is also expected to track and record learners’ progress while
allowing them to manage on their own pace. Lastly, you are expected to
guide and assist the learners as they engaged the exercises in the module.

For the learner:

Welcome to the Mathematics Self-Learning Module on Distance and
Midpoint Formula

This module was pattern to help you, learners, to achieve better learning
outcome and become prepared for the next grade level. This is an approach
that allows you learners to express and solve mathematical problems in a
meaningful and easiest way.
Lesson

1 Distance and Midpoint Formulas

Let Us Learn!

THE DISTANCE AND MIDPOINT FORMULA

The Distance Formula

To find the distance between two points, add the square of the difference
of the abscissas to the square of the difference of the ordinates and take the
positive square root of the sum.

𝑑 = √(𝑥2 − 𝑥1 )2 + (𝑦2 − 𝑦1 )2

Where:

d = distance
(𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) = coordinates of the first point
(𝑥2 , 𝑦2 ) =coordinates of the second point

The Midpoint Formula

It is defined as the mathematical equation used to measure the halfway

point between two data points.

Key point:

The midpoint M of the segments joining (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) has the
coordinate.

𝑥1 + 𝑥2 𝑦1 + 𝑦2
(𝑥𝑚 , 𝑦𝑚 ) = ( , )
2 2

Where:
(𝑥𝑚 ,𝑦𝑚 )= coordinates of the midpoint
(𝑥1 ,𝑦1 )= coordinates of the first point
(𝑥2 , 𝑦2 ) = coordinates of the second point

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 Let Us Try!

Activity 1: I am Right

The length of one side of each right triangle is unknown. Determine

the length of each side.

(Use Pythagorean Theorem formula, where c2 = a2 + b2)

1. ?

2. 9
15

3.
13

4.

5.

12 ?

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 Let Us Study

Where I Am?

The Distance Formula:

𝑑 = √(𝑥2 − 𝑥1 )2 + (𝑦2 − 𝑦1 )2

1. Find the distance (1 , 2) and (6 , 14)

Given: 𝑥1 = 1 𝑦1 = 2
𝑥2 = 6 𝑦2 = 14
Substitute in the formula:

𝑑 = √(𝑥2 − 𝑥1 )2 + (𝑦2 − 𝑦1 )2

= √(6 − 1)2 + (14 − 2)2

= √(5)2 + (12)2

= √25 + 144

= √169

d= 13 units

2. Find the distance between (5 , 1) and (-3 , -5)

Given: 𝑥1 = 5 𝑦1 = 1
𝑥2 = -3 𝑦2 = -5

Substitute in the formula:

𝑑 = √(𝑥2 − 𝑥1 )2 + (𝑦2 − 𝑦1 )2

= √(−3 − 5)2 + (−5 − 1)2

= √(−8)2 + (−6)2

= √64 + 36

= √100

d = 10 units

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The Midpoint Formula

𝑥1 +𝑥2 𝑦1 +𝑦2
M=( , )
2 2
Examples:

1. (1 , 2) and (3 , 4)

Solution:

𝑥1 +𝑥2 𝑦1 +𝑦2
𝑴=( , )
2 2

1+3 2+4
=( , )
2 2

4 6
= ( , )
2 2

𝑴 = (𝟐 , 𝟑 )

2. (-3 , 1) and (6 , 1)

Solution:

𝑥1 +𝑥2 𝑦1 +𝑦2
𝑴=( , )
2 2

−3 + 6 1 + 1
=( , )
2 2
3 2
=( , )
2 2

𝟑
M= ( , 𝟏)
𝟐

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Remember: To find the midpoint of the segments joining the given points
use the Midpoint Formula
𝑥1 + 𝑥2 𝑦1 + 𝑦2
(𝑥𝑚 , 𝑦𝑚 ) = ( , )
2 2

Let Us Practice

Activity 2: Let’s Discover

1-5 Trivia1:
What is that luminous ball of gas mostly hydrogen and
helium, held together by its own gravity?

To answer the given trivia question, find the distance between two
points using the data below. Place the corresponding letter of the correct
answer in the CODE KEY. Then fill up the DECODER using the letters in
the CODE KEY.
Number 2 is done for you as a guide.

A (0 , 0) and (3 , 4)
S (1 , 1) and (-1 , 1)
R(-3 , 4 ) and (5 , -2)
S (-9 , 5) and (0 , 5)
T ( 3 , 4) and (0 , 4)

CODE KEY
1) 3 - 2) 5 - A
3) 2 - 4) 9 -
5) 10 -

DECODER

A
4 1 2 5 3

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6-15. Trivia 2:

Who is the great Mathematician who died in 212 BC that had

a sphere and cone, carved on his tombstone? Also known as the
Father of Mathematics?

Find the midpoint by using the midpoint formula. Fill up the

DECODER using the letters in the CODE KEY, write the correct letter in
the DECODER. Numbers 6 and 11 are done for you.

CODE KEY

A E E D I H R S M C
(4, -7) (-5, 1) (3, -3) (8, 3) (4, -1) (7, 1) (0, 7) (-5, 5) (2, 6) (-1, 5)

DECODER
6 A (7,- 7) (1, -7)
7 (3, 5) (-3, 9)
8 (4, 8) (-6, 2)
9 (6, 6) ((8, -4)
10 (10, 3) (-2, -5)
11 M (7, 6) (-3, 6)
12 (1, -4) (5, -2)
13 (12, -4) (4, 10)
14 (-12, 4) (2, -2)
15 (-7, 8) (-3, 2)

Let Us Practice More

Activity 3: Try It Out

A. Find the distance between two points. (Show your solution.)

1. (8, 1) and (0, -5)

2. (-3, 4) and (3, 4)

3. (1, -1) and (4, 1)

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 B. By using the midpoint formula, solve for the coordinates of the
midpoint given the following two points.

1. (-4, -6) and (-4, 6)

2. (2, 1) and (4, 5)

3. (0, 1) and (1, 0)

Let Us Remember

In finding the distance and midpoint between two points, demonstrate

understanding and apply the distance and midpoint formulas.

Let Us Assess

Activity 4:

Direction: Solve the following given by:

A. Distance Formula

1. (2, 4) and (-1, 4)

2. (2, 4) and (3, 5)

3. (3, 1) and (1, 5)

B. Midpoint Formula

1. (-8, 1) and (4, 3)

2. (6, -2) and (4, 2)

3. (7, 2) and (3, 2)

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 Let Us Enhance

Direction: Analyze and solve the following problems by using the

distance and midpoint formula. (word problem)

1. A map is drawn on the grid where 1 unit is equivalent to 2 km.

Given the same map, the coordinate of the point corresponding to
Tagum Public Market is (3, 5). Suppose Tagum Public Market is
20 km away from Tagum E-Park. Which of the following could be
the coordinates of the point corresponding to Tagum E-Park?
a. (9,13) b. (18,26) c. (23,5) d. (3,25)

2. What is the other endpoint of a segment with one endpoint at (-3,

7) and the midpoint at (5, 2)?

Let Us Reflect

REASON OUT:

Direction: Answer the following questions.

1. How does the distance and midpoint formulas facilitate in making a

wise decisions?

2. Give example/s of a situation wherein you find hard to solve it, then
what did you do?

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 References

Callanta et. al. (2015). Mathematics Grade 10 Learner’s Module (First

Edition).Pasig City, Philippines: Rex Bookstore

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THE DISTANCE AND MIDPOINT FORMULA

Answer Key:

Let us try
Activity 1

1. 5 units 4. 2 13  7.21 units

2. 12 units 5. 4 5  8.94 units
3. 12 units

Let us practice
Activity 2

Trivia 1. (1 - 5)

S T R S
A
4 1 2 5 3

Trivia 2 (6 – 15)
6 A (7,- 7) (1, -7)
7 R (3, 5) (-3, 9)
8 C (4, 8) (-6, 2)
9 H (6, 6) ((8, -4)
10 I (10, 3) (-2, -5)
11 M (7, 6) (-3, 6)
12 E (1, -4) (5, -2)
13 D (12, -4) (4, 10)
14 E (-12, 4) (2, -2)
15 S (-7, 8) (-3, 2)

Let us practice more

Activity 3

A.

1. 10 units
2. 6 units

3. 13  3.61 units

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B.

1. (-4, 0)
2. (3, 3)
1 1
3. (2 , 2)

Let us assess
Activity 4
A.
1. 3 units

2. 2  1.41 units

3. 2 5  4.47 units

B.
1. (-2, 2)
2. (5, 0)
3. (5, 2)

Let us enhance
1. a. (9, 13)
2. (13, -3)

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