Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)

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Chapter 7 - Section 7.3 - Simplifying Radicals, the Distance Formula, and Circles - 7.3 Exercises - Page 461: 147

Answer

$\left(4\sqrt{2}+2\sqrt{106}\right)$ units

Work Step by Step

The Distance Formula, $d$, between two points $(x_1,y_1)$ and $(x_2,y_2)$ is given by $ d=\sqrt{(x_1-x_2)^2+(y_1-y_2)^2} $. Using the Distance Formula, the distance, $d_1$, between $(2,6)$ and $(6,2)$ is \begin{align*}\require{cancel} d_1&= \sqrt{(2-6)^2+(6-2)^2} \\&= \sqrt{(-4)^2+(4)^2} \\&= \sqrt{16+16} \\&= \sqrt{32} \\&= \sqrt{16\cdot2} \\&= \sqrt{16}\cdot\sqrt{2} \\&= 4\sqrt{2} .\end{align*} Using the Distance Formula, the distance, $d_2$, between $(6,2)$ and $(-3,-3)$ is \begin{align*}\require{cancel} d_2&= \sqrt{(6-(-3))^2+(2-(-3))^2} \\&= \sqrt{(6+3)^2+(2+3)^2} \\&= \sqrt{9^2+5^2} \\&= \sqrt{81+25} \\&= \sqrt{106} .\end{align*} Using the Distance Formula, the distance, $d_3$, between $(-3,-3)$ and $(2,6)$ is \begin{align*}\require{cancel} d_3&= \sqrt{(-3-2)^2+(-3-6)^2} \\&= \sqrt{(-5)^2+(-9)^2} \\&= \sqrt{25+81} \\&= \sqrt{106} .\end{align*} Adding all the distances, then the perimeter, $P$, of the given triangle is \begin{align*}\require{cancel} P&= d_1+d_2+d_3 \\&= 4\sqrt{2}+\sqrt{106}+\sqrt{106} \\&= 4\sqrt{2}+2\sqrt{106} .\end{align*} Hence, the perimeter of the triangle is $\left(4\sqrt{2}+2\sqrt{106}\right)$ units.
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