How to use a formula triangle to find speed, distance or time To calculate distance, speed or time given the other two variables: Draw a formula triangle ... for speed, distance and time.

Distance and Displacement Formula: Read this concept explainer to understand the definition, formula, meaning, units, and calculations of displacement and distance.

You can find the distance between two points by using the distance formula. It's an application of the Pythagorean theorem. Remember that from high school algebra?

A formula triangle is a quick way to calculate the speed, distance or time. If we know the distance something has moved and the time it has taken, we can calculate its speed.