Question

Plan: Place the right triangle in the coordinate plane with the vertex of the (a) __________ at the origin and the (b) __________ along each axis. Since midpoints will be involved, use (c) __________ to name the coordinates for points M and N. Use the (d) __________ formula to find the coordinates of P. To compare lengths, use the (e) __________ formula.


Select the best phrase to enter in place of blank (b) in the above plan.

a.

multiples of 2

b.

midpoint

c.

legs

d.

right angle

Answer 1

Answer: Legs

Plan: Place the right triangle in the coordinate plane with the vertex of the (a) __________ at the origin and the (b) __________ along each axis.

Question says place the right angle in the coordinate plane.

It is a right angle triangle. If we place a right angle vertex at the origin then other two sides will be along x axis and y axis.

Place the right triangle in the coordinate plane with the vertex of the right angle at the origin and the legs along each axis.