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Without using the Pythagoras theorem, show that the points (4, 4), (3, 5) and (–1, –1) are the vertices of a right-angled triangle.



Answer -

The vertices of the given triangle are (4, 4), (3, 5) and (–1,–1).

The slope (m) of the line non-vertical line passing through thepoint (x1, y1) and

(x2, y2) is given by m = (y2 – y1)/(x2 – x1) where, x ≠ x1

So, the slope of the line AB (m1) = (5-4)/(3-4) = 1/-1 = -1

the slope of the line BC (m2) = (-1-5)/(-1-3) = -6/-4 = 3/2

the slope of the line CA (m3) = (4+1)/(4+1) = 5/5 = 1

It is observed that, m1.m3 =-1.1 = -1

Hence, the lines AB and CA are perpendicular to each other

 giventriangle is right-angled at A (4, 4)

And the vertices of the right-angled ∆ are (4, 4), (3, 5) and(-1, -1)

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