Find the distance between each pair of points. If necessary, express answers in simplified radic

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Find the distance between each pair of points. If necessary,...

Key Concepts

Coordinate Geometry

Coordinate geometry is the branch of mathematics that uses ordered pairs to represent points on a plane. It provides the framework for analyzing geometric figures and computing distances between points by applying algebraic techniques.

Distance Formula

The distance formula is a key tool in coordinate geometry, used to determine the straight-line distance between two points. Derived from the Pythagorean theorem, it calculates the distance as the square root of the sum of the squared differences in the x-coordinates and y-coordinates of the points.

Pythagorean Theorem

Underlying the distance formula, the Pythagorean theorem connects geometry and algebra by relating the sides of a right triangle. It states that the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides, and forms the basis for calculating distances in a Cartesian plane.

Simplified Radical Form

Simplified radical form involves expressing a square root in its simplest terms, where any perfect square factors are extracted outside the radical. This method yields an exact expression which is often preferred in pure mathematical answers before any rounding is applied.

Rounding

Rounding is the process of adjusting a numerical value to a desired level of precision. In many contexts, such as applied calculations, rounding to two decimal places is used to simplify the presentation of results without significantly affecting accuracy.

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