*8s6.12.7 Find the lengths of the ides of the triangle PQR

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In summary, the lengths of the sides of triangle PQR are 6, $\sqrt{40}$, and 6 units respectively. The triangle is isosceles with equal sides of length 6 units and a third side of length $2\sqrt{10}$ units.
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a. Find the lengths of the ides of the triangle PQR.
b. Is it a right triangle? Is it an isosceles triangle?
$P(3,-2,-3), Q(7,0,1), R(1,2,1) PQ =\left|\sqrt{(3-7)^2 +(-2-0)^2+(-3-1)^2}\right|$
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I believe it is isosceles, with equal sides $6$ units and third side $2\sqrt{10}$ units.

Use (for example)

$$\left|\vec{PQ}\right|=\sqrt{(P_1-Q_1)^2+(P_2-Q_2)^2+(P_3-Q_3)^2}$$

Can you finish?
 
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$\tiny{s6.12.7}\\$
$\textsf{7.Find the lengths of the ides of the triangle PQR.}\\$ $\textsf{Is it a right triangle? Is it an isosceles riangle?}
\\$ \begin{align}
&P(3, -2, -3), \; Q(7,0,1), \; R(1,2,1)\\
\left|\vec{PQ}\right|
&=\sqrt{(P_1-Q_1)^2+(P_2-Q_2)^2+(P_3-Q_3)^2}\\
&=\sqrt{(3-7)^2 +(-2-0)^2+(-3-1)^2}=6\\
\left|\vec{QR}\right|
&=\sqrt{(7-1)^2 +(0-2)^2+(-1-1)^2}=\sqrt{40}\\
\left|\vec{RP}\right|
&=\sqrt{(3-1)^2+(-2-2)^2+(-3-1)^2}=6
\end{align}
$\textit{isosceles}$
 
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Related to *8s6.12.7 Find the lengths of the ides of the triangle PQR

1. What is the formula for finding the lengths of the sides of a triangle?

The formula for finding the length of a side of a triangle is the Pythagorean Theorem, which states that the square of the length of the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle) is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.

2. How do I determine which side is the hypotenuse in a triangle?

The hypotenuse of a right triangle is always the longest side and is opposite the right angle. To determine which side is the hypotenuse, you can look for the side that is opposite the right angle or use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate the length of each side and compare them.

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4. Can I use a calculator to find the lengths of the sides of a triangle?

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5. Are there any other methods for finding the lengths of the sides of a triangle?

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