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Distance - GCSE Maths Definition

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In GCSE Maths, "distance" refers to the amount of space between two points, measured in a straight line. It tells you how far apart two places or objects are from each other.

We usually measure distance in units like kilometres (km) or metres (m). In geometry, if you have points on a graph, you can find the distance between them using the distance formula, which is derived from Pythagoras' Theorem. Remember, distance is always a positive number, no matter which direction you measure it from.

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