Can you calculate the distance between two lines using a formula?

[duki]

Hey everyone,

Is there a formula for finding the distance between two slopes (sort of like a sideways trapezoid) ?

 

[Dick]

Well, there's trigonometry.

 

[rootX]

Depends upon whether they are in Cartesian co-ordinates, or just the lengths are given (geometrical problem): so go with dick's in this case.

No, there is general formula (excluding cartesian).

And, you should not use "slopes" in this case (It would hurt later when you start calculus).

 

[duki]

Ok thanks for the tips.