Problema Solution

has vertices D(1, 3), E(3, –1), and F(–2, –1). Determine if is an equilateral, isosceles, or scalene triangle.

Answer provided by our tutors

we will use the Distance Formula


DE^2 = (1 - 3)^2 + (3 - (-1))^2 = 20


EF^2 = (3 - (-2))^2 + (-1 - (-1))^2 = 25


DF^2 = (1 - (-2))^2 + (3 - (-1))^2 = 25


the triangle is isosceles.