SOLUTION: What is the classification of a triangle with vertices A(–3, –1), B(–2, 2), C(3, 1) by its sides?

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Question 820899: What is the classification of a triangle with vertices A(–3, –1), B(–2, 2), C(3, 1) by its sides?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

A(–3, –1), 

B(–2, 2),  slope AB = (-3/-1) = 3

C(3, 1)    slope BC = (1/-5)  not a right traingle

scalene triangle (no sides equal)

AB = sqrt%28%28-3%29%5E2+%2B+%28-1%29%5E2%29, BC sqrt%28%281%29%5E2+%2B+%28-5%29%5E2%29, AC =+sqrt%28%28-2%29%5E2+%2B+%28-6%29%5E2%29%29