Stage 5 · Linear relationships A · Find the distance between 2 points located on the Cartesian plane · Topic: Linear relationships · Year 9, 10
Use the interval between 2 points as the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle on the Cartesian plane and apply Pythagoras’ theorem to determine the length of the interval joining the 2 points
Dot point ID k-10-2022-stage-5-linear-relationships-a/lia-bet-stg5-01 · NESA code MA_K_10_CP_LIA_BET_STG5_01 · See it on the NSW Curriculum website ↗
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Outcomes for this focus area (MA5-LIN-C-01)
MA5-LIN-C-01 determines the midpoint, gradient and length of an interval, and graphs linear relationships, with and without digital toolsCore resources for this dot point
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Interactive tool
- Interactive toolStarterMathsisfun: Distance between 2 pointsUse it for: Distance via Pythagoras with interactive graph.
Worksheet
- Corbettmaths practice questions: Coordinates: distance between 2 pointsUse it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on coordinates: distance between 2 points for drill or a quick check.
Video
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Coordinates: distance between 2 pointsUse it for: Short worked-example video on coordinates: distance between 2 points to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.
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