Three Non-Colinear Points Are Given and Can Be Connected with Line

question 25

Multiple Choice

Three non-colinear points are given and can be connected with line segments to form a triangle. Find the perimeter of the triangle (rounded to the nearest tenth as needed) and determine if the triangle is a right triangle. P₁ = (-8, 2)
P₂ = (-8, -6)
P₃ = (7, 2)

• A) perimeter: 33.0; right triangle
• B) perimeter: 40.0; not a right triangle
• C) perimeter: 40.0; right triangle
• D) perimeter: 33.0; not a right triangle

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