document.write( "Question 1016145: A right triangle whose vertices are A(2,0) , B(-1,4) , and C(-2,-3) . Find the vertex angle whose measure is equal to 90 degree . \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #632552 by macston(5194)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! . \n" ); document.write( "Slope AB=(4-0)/(-1-2)=-4/3 \n" ); document.write( "Slope BC=(-3-4)/(-2-(-1))=(-7)/(-1)=7 \n" ); document.write( "Slope AC=(-3-0)/(-2-2)=(-3)/(-4)=3/4 \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "The slope of AC is the negative reciprocal of the slope of AB, \n" ); document.write( "therefore AC and AB are perpendicular. \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "ANSWER: Angle BAC is the right angle \n" ); document.write( " |