Classify the triangle with vertices negative eight comma eight, six comma negative two, and negative six comma negative two

right scalene

obtuse scalene

acute isosceles

right isosceles

Question

Classify the triangle with vertices negative eight comma eight, six comma negative two, and negative six comma negative two

 right scalene

 obtuse scalene

 acute isosceles

 right isosceles

anonymous · Answer

okay let me see

anonymous · Answer

sorry dont know @johnweldon1993

anonymous · Answer

First, we should plot this on a grid.

anonymous · Answer

yes but were would we get a grid?

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

draw one

anonymous · Answer

there's an approximate sketch, so we have a general idea of what it looks like.

anonymous · Answer

ok nice so do u know the answer?

anonymous · Answer

Now what we should do is find the lengths of the sides. Do you know how to find those?

anonymous · Answer

it is a right scalenes triangle

anonymous · Answer

I don't think it is, actually.

anonymous · Answer

@TTP is this right?

ranga · Answer

The second coordinate is (6,-2) and it should be in the same horizontal line as the third coordinate (-6, -2).

anonymous · Answer

@HarryPotter5777 then wat is it?

anonymous · Answer

Oh! I misread that, I'll redraw the triangle.

anonymous · Answer

In that case, it's relatively easy to see that it's an obtuse scalene triangle.

anonymous · Answer

Although it appears the original poster has left the discussion and probably won't read any answers or explanations given.

anonymous · Answer

okay so the other one i was right right?

ttp · Answer

I have read every comment

anonymous · Answer

Oh, OK! In that case, I'll explain why (unless you already understand)

ttp · Answer

I understand lol :)

anonymous · Answer

nice pic!

ttp · Answer

Thanks lol

anonymous · Answer

u r welcome