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Distance Formula Demo

Distance Formula Demo
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2016-03-30 06:38
TrigonometryCoordinate GeometryGeometric Construction
In collections College Stuff
This example demonstrates how to use GeoGebra to calculate and visualize the distance formula between two points. It involves core math concepts like distance formula, coordinate geometry, and right triangles. Construction highlights include using commands like Segment, Textfield, and Line. Suitable for high school students learning about the distance formula and its applications.

GeoGebra Commands & Parameters

  1. Segment(Point_1, (x(Point_2), y(Point_1))) → a
  2. Segment(Point_2, (x(Point_2), y(Point_1))) → b
  3. Segment(Point_1, Point_2) → c
  4. Segment(Point_2, (x(Point_2), 0)) → g
  5. Segment(Point_2, (0, y(Point_2))) → h
  6. Segment(Point_1, (x(Point_1), 0)) → i
  7. Segment(Point_1, (0, y(Point_1))) → j
  8. Textfield(Point_1) → inputBox1
  9. Textfield(Point_2) → inputBox2
  10. Line(Point_1, xAxis) → l
  11. Line(Point_2, yAxis) → m
  12. Line(Point_2, l) → n
  13. Line(Point_1, yAxis) → p