Question

The coordinates of the vertices of a rectangle are given by R(- 3, - 4), E(- 3, 4), C (4, 4), and T (4, - 4). A. Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the exact length of ET. B. How can you use the Distance Formula to find the length of ET? Show that the Distance Formula gives the same answer.

Answer 1

see explanation

Explanation:

Pythagorean Theorem

7² + 8² = x²

49 + 64 = x²

113 = x²

x = √113 or 10.63

Distance Formula

√(-4 - 4)² + (4 - -3)²

= √8² + 7²

= √113 or 10.63