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Quadrilaterals and Coordinate Algebra — Test

Question 3 • Geometry

Which statement proves that triangle XYZ is an isosceles right triangle?

Answer
A
line segment XZ perpendicular to line segment XY
B
The slope of line segment XZ is 3 fourths , the slope of line segment XY is negative 4 thirds , and XZ is equal to XY is equal to 5 .
C
XZ is equal to XY is equal to 5
D
The slope of line segment XZ is 3 fourths , the slope of line segment XY is negative 4 thirds , and the slope of line segment ZY is equal to 7 .

Explanation

An isosceles right triangle must have two equal sides that meet at a right angle. In choice C, XZ and XY are both 5, so the triangle is isosceles. Their slopes are 3/4 and −4/3, which are negative reciprocals; therefore, those segments are perpendicular and meet at a right angle. Choice D establishes equal sides but does not establish a right angle.

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