Distance Problem Solving Quiz (5 Questions)

1. Triangle with vertices (1,1), (4,1), (1,5). Find side lengths.

2. Determine if triangle in Q1 is right triangle.

3. Distance between points (2,3) and (5,7).

4. True or False: Distance formula works in any quadrant.

5. Give a real-life application of distance on coordinate plane.

Answer Key

1. AB = 3, AC = 4, BC = 5

2. Yes (3-4-5 right triangle)

3. d = sqrt{(5-2)^2 + (7-3)^2} = sqrt{9+16} = 5

4. True

5. Mapping, GPS, architecture, robotics, navigation