Question

when you use the distance formula, you are building a(n) ____ whose hypotenuse connects two given points. a. parallelogram b. right triangle c. trapezoid d. acute triangle

Explanation:

The distance formula is derived from the Pythagorean theorem. When finding the distance between two points, we can form a right - triangle where the line segment connecting the two points is the hypotenuse.

Answer:

B. right triangle