Concept explainers
a.
State the distance formula.
a.
Answer to Problem 23RCC
The distance formula is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
State the distance formula.
Calculation:
Take points
Graphically,
Applying the pythagorean theorem to points
Where
Hence, the distance formula is
b.
State the Midpoint Formula.
b.
Answer to Problem 23RCC
The midpoint formula is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
State the Midpoint Formula.
Calculation:
Given two points on the coordinate plane are
Points
Hence, the midpoint formula is
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