Question

Determine whether the given coordinates are the vertices of a triangle. Explain.

R(1, –4), S(–3, –20), T(5, 12)
a.
yes:
RS + ST > RT,
RS + RT > ST,
RT + ST > RS
c.
no:
RS + ST < RT
b.
no:
RS + RT = ST
d.
yes:
RS + ST < RT,
RS + RT < ST,
RT + ST < RS

Answer 1

well u need to find the distance for all the 3 sides

Answer 2

thats what im doing now

Answer 3

\[d=\sqrt{(x2-x1)^{2}+(y2-y2)^{2}}\]

Answer 4

compare it u will get the ans ....