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ME Math 10 Q2 1101 PS
ME Math 10 Q2 1101 PS
Pythagorean Theorem
This theorem states that in any given right triangle, the square
of the length of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the
squares of the lengths of the other two sides.
Pythagorean Theorem
Example:
To find the hypotenuse of a right triangle whose legs measure
and , we follow these steps.
Pythagorean Theorem
Example:
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Pythagorean Theorem
Example:
Thus, the hypotenuse of the given right triangle is .
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Distance Formula
This formula is used to find the distance between two distinct
points on the Cartesian plane.
Given two points and , the distance between the two points
can be measured as
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Distance Formula
Example:
To find the distance between points and , we follow these
steps:
Distance Formula
Example:
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Distance Formula
Example:
Hence, the distance between points and is units.
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𝑐=?
𝑎=6
𝑏=10
Solution to Let’s Practice
Solution:
Substitute the values to the Pythagorean equation.
Solution to Let’s Practice
Solution:
Solution to Let’s Practice
Solution:
Example 2: Miguel’s house is mapped on the coordinate grid with the city hall as the origin.
His home is located at point and his best friend’s home is at point . If the scale used in the
grid is , how far are their homes from each other?
Solution:
From the given, let , , , and .
Example 2: Miguel’s house is mapped on the coordinate grid with the city hall as the origin.
His home is located at point and his best friend’s home is at point . If the scale used in the
grid is , how far are their homes from each other?
Solution:
Solution to Let’s Practice
Example 2: Miguel’s house is mapped on the coordinate grid with the city hall as the origin.
His home is located at point and his best friend’s home is at point . If the scale used in the
grid is , how far are their homes from each other?
Solution:
Therefore, the distance between Miguel’s home and his best
friend’s home is 10 km.
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Individual Practice:
1. Find the distance between the points and .
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Stapel, Elizabeth. “The Distance Formula.” Purple Math. Retrieved 17 May 2019 from
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