SOLUTION: (1, 4), (7, 6), (11, -6)Determine whether the three points are the vertices of a right triangle.

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Question 884088: (1, 4), (7, 6), (11, -6)Determine whether the three points are the vertices of a right triangle.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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The easiest and less advanced way is to find the slopes between the three pair of points. Look to see if any pair are negative reciprocals. If yes, then perpendicular, therefore Right Angle.