SOLUTION: show that the triangle with vertices at A(-2,4) B(-5,1) and C(-6,5) is isosceles.

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Question 930812: show that the triangle with vertices at A(-2,4) B(-5,1) and C(-6,5) is isosceles.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the side lengths. If 2 are equal ...
I'll do AB
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AB+=+sqrt%28diffy%5E2+%2B+diffx%5E2%29+=+sqrt%283%5E2+%2B+3%5E2%29+=+sqrt%2818%29
AB+=+3sqrt%282%29
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You don't have to get the square roots. If the squares are equal, the lengths are equal.