GRADE 10 · MATHEMATICS · TOPIC 7

Coordinate Geometry

Distance between (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) uses the Pythagorean theorem.

CONCEPT EXPLAINED

Understand the concept

Distance between (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) uses the Pythagorean theorem.

SOLVED EXAMPLE

Distance (0,0) to (3,4)

  1. Step 1: √(3²+4²)=√25.

Final answer: 5

PRACTISE YOURSELF

Distance (0,0) to (5,12)

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13

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