Finding the Distance Between Two Points Using the Pythagorean Theorem

Calculate the distance between two points using the Pythagorean Theorem in this activity.
Putting It All Together
[i]Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections. [/i]
How can you find the horizontal distance between 2 points on a graph?
How can you find the vertical distance between 2 points on a graph?
Once you know the horizontal and vertical distances between 2 points on a graph, how can you find the actual distance between the points?
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