SAT II Math I : Distance Formula

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SAT II Math I

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Example Questions

Example Question #171 : Geometry

Find the distance between  and .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

For this problem we will need to use the distance formula:

In our case,

 and .

Plugging these values into the formula we are able to find the distance.

Example Question #1 : Distance Formula

What is the distance between  and ?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Write the distance formula.

Substitute the points:  

The radical can be broken down into factors of perfect squares.

The answer is:  

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