Chapter 10: Q. 53 (page 777)
Show that the points (1, 5, 0), (3, 8, 6), and (7, −7, 4) are the vertices of a right triangle and find its area.
Short Answer
The area of the given triangle is 54.784 units
Chapter 10: Q. 53 (page 777)
Show that the points (1, 5, 0), (3, 8, 6), and (7, −7, 4) are the vertices of a right triangle and find its area.
The area of the given triangle is 54.784 units
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