SOLUTION: Find the perimeter of a triangle whose vertices are X(-6, 2), Y(8, 2), and Z(3, 14). a.44 units b.42 units c.40 units d.38 units

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Question 242025: Find the perimeter of a triangle whose vertices are X(-6, 2), Y(8, 2), and Z(3, 14).
a.44 units
b.42 units
c.40 units
d.38 units
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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find the distance between each point and add them to get the perimeter
from point x to y is 14
8-(-6)
from y to z
5^2+12^2=c^2
25+144=169
sqrt(169)=13
from x to z 12 and 9
144+81=225 sqrt 225=15
14
13
15
13+14+15=42