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 February 4th, 2017, 08:01 AM #1 Newbie   Joined: Jul 2015 From: NEW YORK Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Please solve this question List the angles of triangle ABC in order from least to greatest. A(-3,-2) B(3,6) C (8, -2). Thank you for taking your time to solve this question.
February 4th, 2017, 08:11 AM   #2
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use the distance formula, $d = \sqrt{(x_2-x_1)^2+(y_2-y_1)^2}$, to determine the lengths of each side of the triangle. The smallest side is opposite the smallest angle ; largest side is opposite the largest angle.

... either that, or sketch the triangle on a set of x-y axes and use your calibrated eyeball.
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 February 6th, 2017, 05:16 PM #3 Newbie   Joined: Jul 2015 From: NEW YORK Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Hi Skeeter, Thank you for your explanation. I was able to solve it.

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