B) Find the perimeter of the triangle shown in the coordinate plane below. What kind of triangle is formed? B = (0,5) D = (-6,-1) C = (6,-3)
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We can do this using the distance formula, which is √[(x2-x1)² + (y2-y1)²]. 1) For side BC: √[(0-0)² + (43-5)²] = √[(0)² + (38)²] = √1444 = 38 units 2) For side CD: √[(6-0)² + (-1-43)²] = √[(6)² + (-44)²] = √1936 = 44 units 3) For side BD: √[(6-0)² + (-1-5)²] = Show more…
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