The Distance & Midpoint Formulas Section: 7-1 By Sean Gretz
Distance Formula We use the Distance Formula to find the distance between 2 points The X terms represent the X coordinates of the points we are trying to find the distance between The Y terms represent the Y coordinates of the points we are trying to find the distance between
Check out this sample yCk yCk Warning! - Don’t pause just listen. This is an example of how to use the distance formula
Try this problem and check your work Find the distance between the points (-5,7) and (9,-11).
Midpoint Formula We use the midpoint formula to find the midpoint of a line segment The X terms side gives us the X coordinate of the midpoint The Y terms side gives us the Y coordinate of the midpoint
Here’s another sample Mhtc Mhtc This is an example of how to use the midpoint formula
Try this problem and check your work Find the midpoint of a line connecting points (-3,5) and (2,3) Set 1 ordered pair equal to the formula
Remember the Formulas Distance Formula Midpoint Formula