This video tutorial explains how to use the distance formula to calculate the distance between two points. Directed distance does not measure movement. Please note that in order to enter a fraction coordinate use.
The Distance Formula itself is actually derived from the Pythagorean Theorem which is a2 b2 c2 where c is the longest side of a right triangle also known as the.
Instead you have to notice that you need to find the distance and then remember and apply the Formula. Youll see this written in a lot of textbooks as the distance formula. Excel formats the negative numbers using the method you selected in the Format. So b 7.