Question 1149553:  The coordinates of the vertices of ∆PQR are P (0,4), Q (4,0), and R (8,4)
 
Determine whether ∆PQR is a right triangle. Show all work.
 
Using distance determine if the triangle is an isosceles triangle. Show all work. 
 Found 2 solutions by  Alan3354, josgarithmetic: Answer by Alan3354(69443)      (Show Source): 
You can  put this solution on YOUR website! The coordinates of the vertices of ∆PQR are P (0,4), Q (4,0), and R (8,4)
 
Determine whether ∆PQR is a right triangle. 
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Find the lengths of the 3 sides, a, b & c. 
Call the longest side c. 
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If c^2 = a^2 + b^2 it's a right triangle. 
 
 Answer by josgarithmetic(39630)      (Show Source): 
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