the coordinates of the vertices of a right triangle are (0,0) (5,0) and (0,3). which of the following statements is true?

a.the midpoints of the legs are (0, 1.25) and (2.5,0)
b.the shorter of the two legs of the triangle is positioned on the x-axis
c.the vertex of the right angle is located at (5,0)
d.the length of the hypotenuse is 5

Question

the coordinates of the vertices of a right triangle are (0,0) (5,0) and (0,3). which of the following statements is true?

a.the midpoints of the legs are (0, 1.25) and (2.5,0)
b.the shorter  of the two legs of the triangle is positioned on the x-axis
c.the vertex of the right angle is located at (5,0)
d.the length of the hypotenuse is 5

anonymous · Answer

First of all, use the midpoint formula to find out if a. is right or wrong!

anonymous · Answer

You can draw the coordinates on the side to help you if you want to find the length of the legs.

anonymous · Answer

iz c the correct answer