Question

Graph triangle with vertices U(0,0), V(-5,4) and W(0,6)

what is the perimeter of triangle UVW?

Answer 1

Perimeter of triangle UVW = 17.8 units

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

U(0,0), V(-5,4), W(0,6)

Find:

Perimeter of triangle UVW

Computation:

Distance = √(x1-x2)² + (y1-y2)²

UV = √(0+5)² + (0-4)²

UV = √41

VW = √(-5-0)² + (4-6)²

VW = √29

UW = √(0-0)² + (0-6)²

UW = √36

UW = 6

So,

Perimeter of triangle UVW = √41+√29+6 units

Perimeter of triangle UVW = 6.4 + 5.4 + 6

Perimeter of triangle UVW = 17.8 units