138k views
1 vote
Use the converse of the pythagorean theorem to determine whether the triangle with the given vertices is a right triangle. (2, 1)(6, 4), (–4, 9)

User Dirk N
by
7.9k points

1 Answer

3 votes
hello :
let : A(2, 1) , B(6, 4) , C(–4, 9)
calculate : AB , AC, BC
AB = √((6-2)² + (4-1)²) = √25 = 5
AC=
√((-4-2)² + (9-1)²) = √100 = 10
BC= √((-4-6)² + (9-4)²) = √125
by pythagorean theorem : BC² = AC² + AB²
the triangle is rectangle in : A
User Michael Legart
by
9.0k points

No related questions found