Steve claims that the points (-4, 8) , (8, 3) , and (-4, 3) form a right triangle with a hypotenuse of 13. Use the distance formula and the Pythagorean theorem to determine if Steve is correct.

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Bubbly · Answer

@Gdeinward

Gdeinward · Answer

Do you have any ideas on where to start?

Bubbly · Answer

@Vocaloid

Gdeinward · Answer

well we must determine the side lengths using the distance formula, which is d = squaroot of 
(x - x)^2 + (y - y)^2

Bubbly · Answer

I did some research and my equation after doing the steps looks like 5^2+12^2=13^2 and it equals a right triangle so it looks like Steve is correct. Thank you

Gdeinward · Answer

yw man

Bubbly · Answer

thank you but im a girl

Gdeinward · Answer

OOF. YEAH i remembered as soon as I said,

Bubbly · Answer

That's okay

Gdeinward · Answer

lemme know if you need help later on.

Bubbly · Answer

okay theres a question i have open now that I just need confirmation on my answer