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document.write( "You have to find the length of the segment between each pair of points.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Use the formula d = sqrt[(x1-x2)^2 + (y1-y2)^2]<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Example: <BR>\n" );
document.write( "distance from A to B<BR>\n" );
document.write( "d = sqrt[(10-6)^2 + (5-2)^2] = sqrt[16 + 9] = 5<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "After you find the three lengths, add them up; that is the perimeter.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Comment: If you plot the points on an x/y coordinate system<BR>\n" );
document.write( "you will see the distances and the figure.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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