This module will discuss how the distance between two points can be derived by applying the Pythagorean Theorem. The learner will also know how to solve problems involving distances between two points and how to get the lengths of segments and sides of polygons.
Objective
1. to derive the distance formula using the Pythagorean theorem
2. to apply the distance in finding lengths of segments
3. to verify congruence of segments by applying the distance formula
4. to derive the midpoint formula
5. to verify the midpoint of a segment using the distance formula
6. to solve problems related to the distance and midpoint formula