A The coordinates of the vertices of AABC are A(1,2), B(-5,3), and C(-6,-3). Prove that AABC is isosceles. 8) Peove A ABC is A RIGHT TRIANGLE:

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### Educational Content on Triangle Properties

**Problem Statement:**

**A)** The coordinates of the vertices of triangle \( \Delta ABC \) are \( A(1,2) \), \( B(-5,3) \), and \( C(-6,-3) \). Prove that \( \Delta ABC \) is isosceles.

**B)** Prove \( \Delta ABC \) is a right triangle.

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**Detailed Steps and Diagram Analysis:**

**Graph Description:**
- The image includes a coordinate plane with the \( x \)-axis and \( y \)-axis clearly marked. The grid is used to plot the points \( A(1,2) \), \( B(-5,3) \), and \( C(-6,-3) \).

**Step-by-Step Solution:**

1. **Finding the Length of Sides:**

   To prove \( \Delta ABC \) is isosceles, we need to show that at least two sides of the triangle are of equal length.

   The distance formula between two points \((x_1, y_1)\) and \((x_2, y_2)\) is given by:
   \[
   d = \sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2}
   \]
   
   * Calculate \( AB \):
   \[
   AB = \sqrt{((-5) - 1)^2 + (3 - 2)^2} = \sqrt{(-6)^2 + (1)^2} = \sqrt{36 + 1} = \sqrt{37}
   \]
   
   * Calculate \( BC \):
   \[
   BC = \sqrt{((-6) - (-5))^2 + ((-3) - 3)^2} = \sqrt{(-1)^2 + (-6)^2} = \sqrt{1 + 36} = \sqrt{37}
   \]
   
   * Calculate \( AC \):
   \[
   AC = \sqrt{((-6) - 1)^2 + ((-3) - 2)^2} = \sqrt{(-7)^2 + (-5)^2} = \sqrt{49 + 25} = \sqrt{74}
   \]
   
   Since \( AB = BC = \sqrt{37} \), \( \
Transcribed Image Text:--- ### Educational Content on Triangle Properties **Problem Statement:** **A)** The coordinates of the vertices of triangle \( \Delta ABC \) are \( A(1,2) \), \( B(-5,3) \), and \( C(-6,-3) \). Prove that \( \Delta ABC \) is isosceles. **B)** Prove \( \Delta ABC \) is a right triangle. --- **Detailed Steps and Diagram Analysis:** **Graph Description:** - The image includes a coordinate plane with the \( x \)-axis and \( y \)-axis clearly marked. The grid is used to plot the points \( A(1,2) \), \( B(-5,3) \), and \( C(-6,-3) \). **Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Finding the Length of Sides:** To prove \( \Delta ABC \) is isosceles, we need to show that at least two sides of the triangle are of equal length. The distance formula between two points \((x_1, y_1)\) and \((x_2, y_2)\) is given by: \[ d = \sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2} \] * Calculate \( AB \): \[ AB = \sqrt{((-5) - 1)^2 + (3 - 2)^2} = \sqrt{(-6)^2 + (1)^2} = \sqrt{36 + 1} = \sqrt{37} \] * Calculate \( BC \): \[ BC = \sqrt{((-6) - (-5))^2 + ((-3) - 3)^2} = \sqrt{(-1)^2 + (-6)^2} = \sqrt{1 + 36} = \sqrt{37} \] * Calculate \( AC \): \[ AC = \sqrt{((-6) - 1)^2 + ((-3) - 2)^2} = \sqrt{(-7)^2 + (-5)^2} = \sqrt{49 + 25} = \sqrt{74} \] Since \( AB = BC = \sqrt{37} \), \( \
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