Ignacio and Kirsten want to find out if the triangle formed by connecting (-1,-1). (-3,2), and (2, 1) is a right triangle Ignaci
o's plan: . Use the distance formula to find the lengths of the sides. • Then see if the side lengths satisfy the equation a2 + b2 = c2 to see if it is a right triangle Kirsten's plan: • Find the slopes of the three sides. • See if any two slopes are negative reciprocals of each other Which student's plan will work?
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