Use the slopes of the sides of the triangle to prove that the triangle is a right triangle (1,6) (4,1) (1,1)

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Malaki

25 June, 20:30

Use the slopes of the sides of the triangle to prove that the triangle is a right triangle (1,6) (4,1) (1,1)

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Mercedes Mckinney · Answer 1

The slopes are - 5/3, 0, and undefined. Since 0 and undefined are opposite reciprocal slopes, they are perpendicular and therefore form a 90 degree angle making the triangle a right triangle.