DIVISION OF RIZAL

Using the Distance Formula in

Proving Geometric Properties

WEEK 4 LESSON 1

CASIMIRO A. YNARES SR. MNHS

 DIVISION OF RIZAL

In this lesson, you are expected to

applies the distance formula in proving some geometric

properties.

Recall that, in a coordinate plane, each point corresponds to

exactly one ordered pair of numbers.

If you are given two points on the coordinate plane, how do

you get the distance between the two points?

CASIMIRO A. YNARES SR. MNHS

The Distance Formula

The distance d between any two A (x1,y1)

points with the coordinates
(x1,y1) and (x2,y2) is given by
B (x2,y2)

d  ( x2  x1 )  ( y2  y1 )
2 2
 DIVISION OF RIZAL

X1= -3
Y1= 4 X1 y1

X2= 5
Y2= -2

X2 y2

CASIMIRO A. YNARES SR. MNHS

 DIVISION OF RIZAL

X1= 3
Y1= 4

X2= 0
Y2= 0

CASIMIRO A. YNARES SR. MNHS

Let's use it to find the distance between (3, -5) and (-1,4)

Plug these values in (x1,y1) (x2,y2)

the distance formula

d x-12  x31    y4 2  -5y1 

2 2

d   4 2  9 
2

 16  81
 97  9.8
means
CAUTION! approximately found with a
equal to calculator

Don't forget the order of operations!

You must do the brackets first then
powers (square the numbers) and then add
together BEFORE you can square root
 DIVISION OF RIZAL
PRACTICE

1 14
12
25

13

-3 5

1
16

𝟒 𝟓

CASIMIRO A. YNARES SR. MNHS

coordinate proof:
A proof that uses figures on a coordinate plane
to prove geometric properties
To prove geometric properties using the methods of coordinate geometry,
consider the following guidelines for placing figures on a coordinate
plane.

*Use the origin as vertex or center of a figure.

*Place at least one side of a polygon on an axis.
*If possible, keep the figure within the first quadrant.
*Use coordinates that make computations simple and easy. Sometimes, using
coordinates that are multiples of two would make the computation easier.
In some coordinate proofs, the Distance Formula is applied
 DIVISION OF RIZAL

CASIMIRO A. YNARES SR. MNHS

 DIVISION OF RIZAL

Once the figure is placed in the coordinate plane,

you can use slope, the coordinates of the
vertices, the Distance Formula, or the Midpoint
Formula to prove statements about the figure.

CASIMIRO A. YNARES SR. MNHS

 DIVISION OF RIZAL

Example 1: Positioning a Figure in the Coordinate Plane

Position a square with a side length of 6 units in the coordinate plane.

You can put one corner of the square at

the origin.

CASIMIRO A. YNARES SR. MNHS

 DIVISION OF RIZAL

Check It Out! Example 1

Position a right triangle with leg lengths of 2 and 4 units in the coordinate plane.
(Hint: Use the origin as the vertex of the right angle.)

CASIMIRO A. YNARES SR. MNHS

 DIVISION OF RIZAL

Example 2: Writing a Proof Using Coordinate Geometry

Write a coordinate proof.

Given: Rectangle ABCD with
A(0, 0), B(4, 0),
C(4, 10), and D(0, 10)

Prove: The diagonals bisect

each other.

CASIMIRO A. YNARES SR. MNHS

 DIVISION OF RIZAL

Example 2 Continued

By the Midpoint Formula,

mdpt. of  0  4 0  10 
AC   ,   (2,5)
 2 2 
mdpt. of

The midpoints coincide, therefore the

diagonals bisect each other.

CASIMIRO A. YNARES SR. MNHS