Math Problem Statement

Find the perimeter of the triangle with vertices A(-4,3), B(3,3), and C(-2,-3) to one decimal point.

Solution

To find the perimeter of the triangle formed by points A(-4, 3), B(3, 3), and C(-2, -3), we will first calculate the lengths of the three sides of the triangle using the distance formula:

The distance between two points (x1,y1)(x_1, y_1) and (x2,y2)(x_2, y_2) is given by:

d=(x2x1)2+(y2y1)2d = \sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2}

Step 1: Find the distance between A and B

A(4,3),B(3,3)A(-4, 3), B(3, 3) AB=(3(4))2+(33)2=(3+4)2+02=72=7AB = \sqrt{(3 - (-4))^2 + (3 - 3)^2} = \sqrt{(3 + 4)^2 + 0^2} = \sqrt{7^2} = 7

Step 2: Find the distance between B and C

B(3,3),C(2,3)B(3, 3), C(-2, -3) BC=(23)2+(33)2=(5)2+(6)2=25+36=617.81BC = \sqrt{(-2 - 3)^2 + (-3 - 3)^2} = \sqrt{(-5)^2 + (-6)^2} = \sqrt{25 + 36} = \sqrt{61} \approx 7.81

Step 3: Find the distance between A and C

A(4,3),C(2,3)A(-4, 3), C(-2, -3) AC=(2(4))2+(33)2=(2)2+(6)2=4+36=406.32AC = \sqrt{(-2 - (-4))^2 + (-3 - 3)^2} = \sqrt{(2)^2 + (-6)^2} = \sqrt{4 + 36} = \sqrt{40} \approx 6.32

Step 4: Find the perimeter

Now, sum the lengths of the sides: Perimeter=AB+BC+AC=7+7.81+6.32=21.13\text{Perimeter} = AB + BC + AC = 7 + 7.81 + 6.32 = 21.13

Thus, the perimeter is approximately 21.1.

The correct answer is 21.1.

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Tip: When calculating the perimeter of a polygon, always ensure you apply the distance formula between each consecutive pair of points and then sum the lengths!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Coordinate Geometry
Distance Calculation

Formulas

Distance formula: d = √((x2 - x1)^2 + (y2 - y1)^2)

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10