LET’S TRY ONE
On a coordinate grid, find the distance in units from (1, 2) to (6, 2). The points share one coordinate.
5
Only one coordinate changes. The distance is 5 units.
Learning steps & teaching tips
Find horizontal or vertical distance on a coordinate grid.
- Notice which coordinate stays the same, then count or subtract along the other axis.
- Work through the example and explain why each operation is used.
- Estimate or use another method to check the result before choosing.
Try it together
Work with a partner: solve one example, explain the method, then change one number and predict what changes.
Notice which coordinate stays the same, then count or subtract along the other axis.