SOLUTION: Determine whether ∆QRS is a right triangle for the given vertices. Explain. Q(18, 13), R(17, –3), S(–18, 12) Thank you!

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Question 1107020: Determine whether ∆QRS is a right triangle for the given vertices. Explain.
Q(18, 13), R(17, –3), S(–18, 12)
Thank you!
Answer by ikleyn(52814) About Me  (Show Source):
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Calculate the side length for each of the 3 sides of the triangle.

Then check if the square of the longest side is equal to the sum of squares of two other sides.