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Graph BCD with b(0,6), C(2,-5), D(-8,-1), then order the angle measures from least to greatest

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Answer:

C, B, D

Explanation:

We can estimate the relative lengths of the segments using the difference of their coordinates:

BC = (2-0, -5-6) = (2, -11)

CD = (-8-2, -1-(-5)) = (-10, 4)

DB = (0-(-8), 6-(-1)) = (8, 7)

Then the lengths of the segments will be ...

BC = √(2^2 +11^2) = √125

CD = √(10^2 +4^2) = √116

DB = √(8^2 +7^2) = √113

DB is the shortest segment, so opposite the smallest angle, C.

The next-shortest segment is CD, opposite angle B.

The longest segment is BC, opposite angle D.

In order from least measure to greatest, the angles are C, B, D.

Graph BCD with b(0,6), C(2,-5), D(-8,-1), then order the angle measures from least-example-1
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