Distance and

Midpoint
Formula
Mathematics 10
 2nd Quarter Long Test (Nov. 16, Thursday)
Topics:
• Lesson 7: Angles formed by Tan, Sec, and Chords
• Lesson 8: Circumference and Arc Length
• Lesson 9: Areas

• Bring: No. 2 pencil, eraser, pen, correction tape

• The use of a calculator is NOT allowed.
• Formulas will NOT be provided.
 Objectives
• solve for segment lengths using the
distance formula
• determine the coordinates of midpoints
using the midpoint formula
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sake of others.

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 Discussion
Distance and Midpoint Formula
 DISTANCE Formula
Given two points P(x1, y1) and Q(x2, y2), then the
distance between P and Q is given by the formula

𝐏𝐐 = 𝐱𝟐 − 𝐱𝟏 𝟐 + 𝐲𝟐 − 𝐲𝟏 𝟐
 DISTANCE Formula
Use this link to understand the distance formula:
https://www.geogebra.org/m/gdzqhay9
Example #1 (x1, y1) (x2, y2)
Determine the distance between J(-5, 1) and W(3, 7).

Use the distance formula. d= x2 − x1 2 + y2 − y1 2

Substitute the coordinates of J 2 2

JW = 3 − (−5) + 7−1
and W for (x1, y1) and (x2, y2).

JW = 8 2 + 6 2
Simplify.
JW = 64 + 36
JW = 100
JW = 10 The distance between J
and W is 10 units.
Example #2
(x1, y1) (x2, y2)
Determine the distance between H(5, -1) and C(-3, 3).
2 2
Use the distance formula. d= x2 − x1 + y2 − y1

Substitute the coordinates of H HC = −3 − 5 2 + 3 − (−1 )2

and C for (x1, y1) and (x2, y2).

HC = −8 2 + 4 2
Simplify.
HC = 64 + 16
HC = 80
The distance between H
𝐇𝐂 = 𝟒 𝟓 and C is 𝟒 𝟓 units.
 MIDPOINT Formula
Given two points P(x1, y1) and Q(x2, y2),
the midpoint M of PQ is given by the formula
𝐱 𝟏 + 𝐱 𝟐 𝐲𝟏 + 𝐲𝟐
M𝐏𝐐
ഥ = ,
𝟐 𝟐

(The coordinates of the midpoint of a segment is the average of

the x- and y- coordinates of its endpoints.)
Example #3 (x1, y1) (x2, y2)
Determine the midpoint between J(-5, 1) and W(3, 7).
x1 + x2 y1 + y2
Use the midpoint formula. midpoint = ,
2 2

−5 +3 1 +7
Substitute the coordinates of J midpoint = ,
2 2
and W for (x1, y1) and (x2, y2).
−2 8
Simplify. midpoint = ,
2 2

midpoint = −𝟏, 𝟒

The midpoint between J and W

has coordinates (-1, 4).
Example #4 (x2, y2)
(x1, y1)
Determine the midpoint between H(5, -1) and C(-3, 3).
x1 + x2 y1 + y2
Use the midpoint formula. midpoint = ,
2 2

5 +(−3) −1 +3
Substitute the coordinates of H midpoint = ,
2 2
and C for (x1, y1) and (x2, y2).
2 2
Simplify. midpoint = ,
2 2

midpoint = 𝟏, 𝟏
The midpoint between H and C
has coordinates 𝟏, 𝟏 .
 Your Turn
Distance and Midpoint Formula
 DISTANCE and MIDPOINT Formula
To practice the two formulas, we can use this link:
https://jeopardylabs.com/play/distance-midpoint-
formula
 DISTANCE and MIDPOINT Formula
Instructions:
• The class will be divided into 7 groups. Each group will
be assigned a group number.
• Using a randomizer, the first group will choose a
category. The question will be opened, and all groups
will answer the question.
• The students will raise their answer to the question
using their iPad/whiteboard/paper after the set time.
 DISTANCE and MIDPOINT Formula
Instructions:
• The next group (after the group called first) will choose
the next category.
• For every correct answer, the group member will get a
corresponding recitation point. The total score of the
group, divided by 100, will be the recitation point each
group member will get.
 Miriam Ideal in Focus
A line, having no beginning or end, can be used to
represent harmony. This harmony can be achieved
once selflessness is applied to oneself and others.

SELFLESSNESS
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