Distance between two points using Pythagoras theorem
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Question
The points A(0, 6), B(-5, 3) and C(3, 1) are the vertices of a triangle which is
A
Isosceles
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B
Equilateral
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C
Scalene
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is A Isosceles AB2=((0−(−5))2+(6−3)2))=(52+32)=34,BC2=((−5−3)2+(3−1)2))={(−8)2+22}=68,andAC2=(−3)2+(5)2=34 ∴AB=AC. Hence, ΔABC is isoscles.