Question

pythagorean distance
what is the vertical distance b?
(there is a coordinate grid with two points, a horizontal distance a=6, and a vertical distance b to find, along with the pythagorean formula c² = a² + b² and a number pad on the right with various numbers and square roots.)

Explanation:

Step1: Identify y - coordinates

The top point has y - coordinate 4, the bottom point has y - coordinate - 4.

Step2: Calculate vertical distance

Vertical distance \(b=\vert4 - (- 4)\vert=\vert4 + 4\vert = 8\).

Answer:

8