Question

How do I find the distance?

Answer 1

We can find the distance by using the distance formula for points:

`\boxed{\sf d = √((x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2-y_1)^2)}`

Explanation:

Distance is the numerical measurement of how far apart two objects or points are. It is a scalar quantity, meaning that it has magnitude but not direction. The SI unit for distance is the meter (m).

To find the distance in points between two points, you can use the distance formula:

`\boxed{\sf d = √((x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2-y_1)^2)}`

where:

• d is the distance between the two points
• x₁ and y₁ are the coordinates of the first point
• x₂ and y₂ are the coordinates of the second point

For example, to find the distance between points (2, 3) and (5, 7), you would use the following formula:

`\sf d = √((5 -2)^2 + (7-3)^2)=√(9+16)=√(25)=5`

Therefore, the distance between the two points is 5 units.

You can also use a distance calculator online to find the distance between two points.

Simply enter the coordinates of the two points and the calculator will do the rest.