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Triangle PQR has vertices P(-2,8), Q(2, 4), and R(4,6). Which best describes triangle PQR?

Triangle PQR has vertices P(-2,8), Q(2, 4), and R(4,6). Which best describes triangle-example-1

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Answer:an isosceles triangle with PQ=QR (option C)

Explanation:

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Answer:

A. a right tringle with PQ ⊥ QR

Explanation:

If you plot the points on a graph you'll notice that the triangle formed is not an isosceles triangle and is in fact a right triangle with PQ being perpendicular to QR.

Triangle PQR has vertices P(-2,8), Q(2, 4), and R(4,6). Which best describes triangle-example-1
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