Question

use the right triangle abc to find the length of the line segment between point a and point b. now, find the length of the other leg of this right triangle. what is the length of the line segment between point b and point c? label the length on the coordinate plane. b(-1,5) c(7,5) a(7,-3)

Explanation:

Step1: Identify coordinates of B and C

Point B is \((-1, 5)\) and point C is \((7, 5)\).

Step2: Calculate horizontal distance

Since y - coordinates are equal, use \(|x_2 - x_1|\). So \(|7 - (-1)| = |8| = 8\).

Answer:

8