Objective
To classify polygons in the coordinate plane
In the Solve It, you formed a polygon on a grid. In this lesson, you will classify polygons in the coordinate plane.
Essential Understanding You can classify figures in the coordinate plane using the formulas for slope, distance, and midpoint.
The chart below reviews these formulas and tells when to use them.
Formula | When to Use It |
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Distance Formula |
To determine whether
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Midpoint Formula |
To determine
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Slope Formula |
To determine whether
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