6. Three points have coordinates A(-5, 6), B(1, -4) and C(3, 4). By calculation i) Show that the triangle is isosceles ii) Find the coordinates of the midpoint of the longest side.
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To find the length of a side of a triangle, we can use the distance formula: Distance = √((x2 - x1)^2 + (y2 - y1)^2) Using this formula, we can find the lengths of all three sides: Side AB: Distance AB = √((-4 - (-5))^2 + (3 - 6)^2) = √(1^2 + Show more…
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