Distance in the Coordinate Plane Worksheets
Use a² + b² = c² for right triangles, coordinate distances and contextual problems.
Before you begin
Read labeled dimensions and coordinates. Recall multiplication facts and length units.
Worked example
Find the distance between (1, 2) and (10, 14).
- Add the squares of the two perpendicular lengths.
- Take the positive square root.
Answer: 15 units
Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.
Choose your level
- Easy: Use small whole-number measurements.
- Medium: Use larger dimensions or combine parts.
- Hard: Solve for a missing measure or explain a relationship.
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Try six questions below, or choose a full set at your level.
1
Find the distance between (1, 2) and (7, 10).
2
Find the distance between (1, 2) and (10, 14).
3
Find the distance between (1, 2) and (13, 18).
4
Find the distance between (1, 2) and (4, 6).
5
Find the distance between (1, 2) and (16, 22).
6
Find the distance between (1, 2) and (13, 18).
Answer Key
1. 10 units2. 15 units3. 20 units4. 5 units5. 25 units6. 20 units