when using the distance formula, does it matter which point is (x,y) and which point is (x^2,y^2)
how can you make an estimate of a certain area more accurate?
2007-12-05 12:41:32 · 5 answers · asked by skatebaker416 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
I assume you were trying to mean x "sub" 2, rather than x^2... but anyway, when you have two points, you can use either one as the first and either as the second. Since the formula involves squaring, the answers will come out the same positive answer either way.
As for how to be more accurate, you can keep things in terms of fractions or radicals without resorting to decimal approximations until the latest step possible. Also, if multiplying by things like pi, keep using the symbol for pi, until you need to estimate the answer. Then use the longest approximation that you have.
2007-12-05 12:50:21 · answer #1 · answered by Puzzling 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when using the distance formula, does it matter which point is (x,y) and which point is (x^2,y^2)
NO
how can you make an estimate of a certain area more accurate?
unclear on what you are asking, the accuracy of your measurements will make the estimate better
2007-12-05 12:44:55 · answer #2 · answered by RickSus R 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ur question is too broad ...
using formula to find the distance, no matter which point is first or second, b/c it has the square after take the differences
estimate to make more accurate??? I don't know
2007-12-05 12:47:07 · answer #3 · answered by tinhnghichtlmt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it doesnt matter, the outcome will be the same, but make sure the x and y values correspond to the given points they are in.
2007-12-05 12:44:38 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. 3.14™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope it doesnt matter
2007-12-05 12:46:56 · answer #5 · answered by LALA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋