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Lesson 7: Distance on the Coordinate Plane

Classwork
Example 1
Determine the lengths of the given line segments by determining the distance between the two endpoints.
Line
Segment
Point
Point
Distance
Proof
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Exercises
Complete the table using the diagram on the coordinate plane.
Line
Segment
Point
Point
Distance
Proof
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Extension
For each problem below, write the coordinates of two points that are 5 units apart with the segment connecting these
points having the following characteristic:
a.
The segment is vertical.
b.
The segment intersects the -axis.
c.
The segment intersects the -axis.
d.
The segment is vertical and lies above the -axis.
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Problem Set
1.
Given the pairs of points, determine whether the segment that joins them will be horizontal, vertical, or neither.
a.
b.
c.
2.
(3, 5) and (2, 5)
(4, 9) and (4, 9)

(7, 1) and (7, 4)
Complete the table using absolute value to determine the lengths of the line segments.
Line Segment
Point
Point
(3, 5)
(7, 5)
(2, 9)
3.
Distance
(1, 3)
(6, 3)
(6, 1)
(6, 16)
(3, 0)
Proof
(2, 3)
(3, 12)
Complete the table using the diagram and absolute value to determine the lengths of the line segments.
Line
Segment
Point
Point
Distance
Proof
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Complete the table using the diagram and absolute value to determine the lengths of the line segments.
Line
Segment
Point
Point
Distance
Proof
5.
6.
Name two points in different quadrants that form a vertical line segment that is 8 units in length.
Name two points in the same quadrant that form a horizontal line segment that is 5 units in length.
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Lesson 8: Drawing Polygons on the Coordinate Plane

Classwork
Examples 14
1.
Plot and connect the points (3, 2), (3, 7), and (8, 2). Name the shape and determine the area of the polygon.
2.
Plot and connect the points (8, 8), (2, 5), and (7, 2). Then give the best name for the polygon and
determine the area.
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3.
Plot the following points: (10, 9), (8, 2), (3, 6), and (7, 6). Give the best name for the
polygon and determine the area.
4.
Plot the following points: (1, 4), (5, 2), (9, 4), (7, 8), and (3, 8). Give the best name for the
polygon and determine the area.
Example 5
5.
Two of the coordinates of a rectangle are (3, 7) and (3, 2). The rectangle has an area of 30 square units. Give
the possible locations of the other two vertices by identifying their coordinates. (Use the coordinate plane to draw
out and check your answer.)
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Exercises
For Problems 1 and 2, plot the points, name the shape, and determine the area of the shape. Then write an expression
that could be used to determine the area of the figure. Explain how each part of the expression corresponds to the
situation.
1.
(4, 6), (8, 6), (10, 2), (8, 3), (5, 3), and (2, 2)
2.
(9, 6), (2, 1), and (8, 7)
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3.
A rectangle with vertices located at (3, 4) and (5, 4) has an area of 32 square units. Determine the location of the
other two vertices.
4.
Challenge: A triangle with vertices located at (2, 3) and (3, 3) has an area of 20 square units. Determine one
possible location of the other vertex.
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Problem Set
Plot the points for each shape. Then determine the area of the polygon. Then write an expression that could be used to
determine the area of the figure. Explain how each part of the expression corresponds to the situation.
1.
(1, 3), (2, 8), (8, 8), (10, 3), and (5, 2)
2.
(10, 2), (3, 6), and (6, 5)
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3.
(5, 7), (9, 5), and (1, 3)
4.
Find the area of the triangle in Problem 3 using a different method. Then compare the expressions that can be used
for both solutions in Problem 3 and 4.
5.
The vertices of a rectangle are (8, 5) and (8, 7). If the area of the rectangle is 72 square units, name the possible
location of the other two vertices.
6.
A triangle with vertices located at (5, 8) and (5, 4) has an area of 48 square units. Determine one possible
location of the other vertex.
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Lesson 7

NYS COMMON CORE MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM

Lesson 7: Distance on the Coordinate Plane

Distance on the Coordinate Plane

NYS COMMON CORE MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM

Distance on the Coordinate Plane

NYS COMMON CORE MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM

The segment is vertical.

The segment intersects the -axis.

The segment intersects the -axis.

The segment is vertical and lies above the -axis.

Distance on the Coordinate Plane

NYS COMMON CORE MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM

(3, 5) and (2, 5)

(4, 9) and (4, 9)

Distance on the Coordinate Plane

NYS COMMON CORE MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM

Distance on the Coordinate Plane

NYS COMMON CORE MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM

Lesson 8: Drawing Polygons on the Coordinate Plane

Drawing Polygons on the Coordinate Plane

NYS COMMON CORE MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM

Drawing Polygons on the Coordinate Plane

NYS COMMON CORE MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM

(9, 6), (2, 1), and (8, 7)

Drawing Polygons on the Coordinate Plane

NYS COMMON CORE MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM

Drawing Polygons on the Coordinate Plane

NYS COMMON CORE MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM

(10, 2), (3, 6), and (6, 5)

Drawing Polygons on the Coordinate Plane

NYS COMMON CORE MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM

(5, 7), (9, 5), and (1, 3)

Drawing Polygons on the Coordinate Plane

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