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Mathematics · 2026 · 2 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 1 · Set 3 · Q21
Do the points P (1,0), Q (-5,0) and R (-2,5) form a triangle? If so, name the type of triangle formed.
Do the points $\displaystyle \mathrm{P}(1,0), \mathrm{Q}(-5,0)$ and $\displaystyle \mathrm{R}(-2,5)$ form a triangle ? If so, name the type of triangle formed.
Marking-scheme solution
\[\left.\begin{array}{l}
\mathrm{PQ}=\sqrt{(-5-1)^{2}+(0-0)^{2}}=6 \\
\mathrm{QR}=\sqrt{(-2+5)^{2}+(5-0)^{2}}=\sqrt{34} \text { or } 5.8 \\
\mathrm{PR}=\sqrt{(-2-1)^{2}+(5-0)^{2}}=\sqrt{34} \text { or } 5.8
\end{array}\right\}
\]
Since sum of any two sides is greater than the third side, ∴ Points P, Q and R form a triangle.
\[\mathrm{QR}=\mathrm{PR} \Rightarrow \mathrm{PQR} \text { forms an isosceles triangle. }
\]
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