Find the distance between each pair of points. Where appropriate, find an approximation to three

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Key Concepts

Distance Formula

The distance formula is a mathematical tool used to determine the distance between two points in a coordinate plane. It is derived from the Pythagorean theorem and calculates the distance as the square root of the sum of the squares of the differences in the x-coordinates and the y-coordinates.

Pythagorean Theorem

The Pythagorean theorem is a fundamental relation in Euclidean geometry among the three sides of a right triangle. It asserts that the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides, and it forms the basis for the distance formula used in coordinate geometry.

Coordinate Geometry

Coordinate geometry, also known as analytic geometry, is the study of geometry using a coordinate system. This approach allows geometric problems to be solved algebraically, including finding distances between points using the distance formula derived from the Pythagorean theorem.

Rounding Approximations

Rounding approximations involve reducing the number of significant digits in a number while keeping its value close to the original value. This is especially useful in practical applications where an exact value is not necessary or when dealing with irrational numbers, ensuring that the result is presented in a manageable form such as to three decimal places.

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