Suppose three points in a plane are defined as:  A ≔ (–3, –5) B ≔ (–10, 19) and C ≔ (6, 7)  where all lengths are measured in centimeters.  1) Plot and label all three points on the same set of axes.    2) Draw line segments between each pair of points to form the triangle ABC.    3) Find the lengths of each of the sides.    4) Find the area of the triangle

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 Suppose three points in a plane are defined as: 

A ≔ (–3, –5) B ≔ (–10, 19) and C ≔ (6, 7) 

where all lengths are measured in centimeters. 

1) Plot and label all three points on the same set of axes. 

 

2) Draw line segments between each pair of points to form the triangleABC

 

3) Find the lengths of each of the sides. 

 

4) Find the area of the triangle. 

 

5) Determine if it is a right triangle and if so, which angle is the right angle? 

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