Worked Examples: Determining Distance Using the Pythagorean Theorem

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While walking to school one day, you decide to use your knowledge of the Pythagorean Theorem to determine how far it is between your home and school. You know that you walk 3 blocks east, and then turn and walk 7 blocks north to get to school. Is it possible to use the Pythagorean Theorem to help you determine the "straight line" distance between your home and school?

Watch the video on an application of the Pythagorean Theorem to find the distance between two points. Make sure you have graph paper and pencil to take notes.