The polygon(s) formed by y=3x+2,y=−3x+2, and y=−2, is (are): $\textbf{
Pick one
Solution
The points of intersection of two of the lines are (0,2) and (±34,−2), so use the Distance Formula to find the sidelengths. Two of the side lengths are (34)2+42=3410 while one of the side lengths is 4. That makes the triangle isosceles, so the answer is (B).
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