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Triangle

RST is graphed on a coordinate plane with vertices
R(-2, -2),
S(5,-1), and
T(-1,-4). Which of the following methods would
prove that triangle
RST is a right triangle? Select ALL that apply.

A. Applying the slope formula on each of the sides and showing that two of the slopes are negative reciprocals.

B. Applying the distance formula on each of the sides and showing that the three lengths satisfy the converse of the Pythagorean Theorem.

C. Applying the midpoint formula on two of the sides and showing that the segment with the two midpoints as endpoints is half the length of the third side.

Triangle RST is graphed on a coordinate plane with vertices R(-2, -2), S(5,-1), and-example-1
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Answer:

A. and B.

Explanation:

User Matthew Turner
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