Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: The Distance Formula
Find a quick, concise explanation of the distance formula. An example is given and clearly explained.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Graphing Calculator Practice Problems: Geometry
Practice using your graphing calculator for geometry problems, including the use of the Pythagorean Theorem and the distance formula. If you get stumped or if you would like to check your work, then select the View Solution button, which...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Graphing Calculator Practice Problems: Point, Line, Planes, Angles
Practice using your graphing calculator for drawing and labeling points, lines, planes, and angles. If you get stumped or if you would like to check your work, then select the View Solution button, which is located directly under each...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Distance Between Parallel Lines
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students how to find the distance between parallel lines using the distance formula. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice,...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Distance Formula in the Coordinate Plane
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students how to find the distance between two points using the distance formula. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Distance Formula
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students explore the concept of the distance formula by navigating through the interactive learning module and then answering questions that go along with the module. Students can also learn more about...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Volume of Pyramids: Segment Additon
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students explore distance between two points by navigating through the interactive learning module and then answering questions that go along with the module. Students can also learn more about the...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Applications of the Pythagorean Theorem
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept introduces students to several applications of the Pythagorean Theorem. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Distance Between Two Points
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students measure the distance between two points. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Distance Between Two Points
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this concept, students will learn how to measure distances using rulers and grids. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Distance Formula
Review how to derive a general formula for the distance between two points.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Distance Formula
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students learn how to use the distance formula. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt practice...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: 3 D Distance
"Ask Dr. Math" is posed with a question of finding the distance between a point and line in space. Read about the solution.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Coordinate Geometry Proofs
A lesson, practice activity, and teacher resource for exploring coordinate geometry proofs.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Distance Formula
A concise presentation of a lesson showing how the Distance Formula is really just the Pythagorean Theorem, and how it can be used to find the distance between two sets of coordinates.
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University
Npac Reu Program: Graphing With Coordinates in the Plane
This site from the Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University provides a good five-part basic graphing instructor. Covers all the basics clearly. It is divided into links for easier navigation.
Other
Git: What Is the Slope Intercept Form of a Line?
Not only does this site show what the slope-intercept form is, but it helps you find the slope and the intercept of a line. There is also additional information on parallel lines, parametric form, and the distance between two points.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Features of a Circle From Its Graph
Given the graph of a circle, find its center and radius. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Length of a Line Segment (Distance)
Use the coordinate plane and Pythagorean theorem to determine the length of a line segment. Click on the "Topic Index" to find a related practice exercise and teacher resource.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: The Pythagorean Distance Formula
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the distance formula, including how it relates to the Pythagorean Theorem. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems....
Purple Math
Purplemath: Algebra Resources
Purplemath contains about 40 different lessons on various algebra topics. The lessons are divided into five different sections: preliminary topics, beginning algebra, intermediate algebra, advanced algebra, and word problems. The lessons...
Math Planet
Math Planet: Algebra 2: Distance Between Two Points and the Midpoint
Gain an understanding of how to find the distance between two points and the midpoint by viewing examples and a video lesson.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: The Speed of the Game
Team games like football, hockey, basketball, handball and wheelchair rugby are played on pitches or courts of different sizes with different numbers of players. The density of players on the pitch plays a significant role in determining...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Distance Between Two Points
In this exercise, students practice using the distance formula, which is derived from the Pythagorean Theorem, to find the distance between two points on a coodinate grid. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to...