Grade 5 · Math
Measure an axis-aligned grid distance practice
Find horizontal or vertical distance on a coordinate grid.
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Try a sample
On a coordinate grid, find the distance in units from (6, 2) to (6, 7). The points share one coordinate.
- 6
- 4
- 7
- 5
See the answer & why
5
Only one coordinate changes. The distance is 5 units.
A little hint: Subtract the coordinates that change; distance is nonnegative.
A teaching tip
Notice which coordinate stays the same, then count or subtract along the other axis.