13. A right triangle has vertices at (4, -2) (4, 4) and (-5, -2). Graph the points and find the exact length of the hypotenuse.

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A right triangle has vertices at (4, -2) (4, 4) and (-5, -2). 
Graph the points and find the exact length of the hypotenuse.

13. A right triangle has vertices at (4, -2) (4, 4) and (-5, -2).
Graph the points and find the exact length of the hypotenuse.
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The coordinates of the vertices of a right triangle are:

x1, y1 = 4, -2

x2, y2 = 4, 4

x3, y3 = -5, -2

To evaluate: Graph the triangle and the exact length of the hypotenuse.

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