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Prove that the points (3, 0), (6, 4) and (-1, 3) are the vertices of a right angled isosceles triangle.
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Let the points be A(3, 0), B(6, 4) and C(-1, 3).
By distance formula,
∴ AB = AC = 5
∴ ΔABC is an isosceles triangle
AB2 + AC2 = 52 + 52
= 25 + 25
= 50.
BC2 = = 50.
Since, AB2 + AC2 = BC2.
Hence, proved that (3, 0), (6, 4) and (-1, 3) are the vertices of a right angled isosceles triangle.
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