Distance in the Coordinate Plane (Pythagorean Theorem)

Distance between (x₁,y₁) and (x₂,y₂) = √[(x₂−x₁)² + (y₂−y₁)²]. This is the Pythagorean theorem on the grid.

Grade 8Common Core 8.G.B.8GVerified correct ✓

Worked examples

Find the distance between (-5, 3) and (0, -10).
Answer: 13.9284

Find the distance between (-4, 8) and (8, -3).
Answer: 16.2788

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