Coordinate Geometry
Reviewing the concepts of coordinate geometry and graphs of linear equations. Students will learn and apply the distance formula and section formula.
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Reviewing the concepts of coordinate geometry and graphs of linear equations. Students will learn and apply the distance formula and section formula.
Key Questions
- How do we find the distance between two points on a Cartesian plane?
- What is the section formula used for?
- How can coordinate geometry be used to find the midpoint of a line segment?
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