Question

Find the perimeter of abc with vertices (1,-6) (1,-3) (-4,-6)

Answer 1

8+√34

Explanation:

use distance formula d =√(x2-x1)² +(y2-y1)² to find the sides

√ (1 -1)²+( -6+3)² = √9 = 3

√ (1+4)²+( -6+6)² = √25 =5

√ (1+4)² + (-3+6)² = √25+9 =√34

Perimeter is P = 3+5+√34 = 8+√34