How many right triangles can you create with given coordinates?

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Given five coordinates, the discussion centers on determining how many right triangles can be formed. The user initially calculates combinations but seeks a simpler method. A suggested approach involves using the slopes of lines between points, as perpendicular lines have slopes that are negative reciprocals. The importance of verifying that the angles formed are indeed right angles is emphasized. The conversation highlights the complexity of the problem and the need for efficient solutions in geometry.
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Hello!
I have one question.
I have given 5 coordinates:
0 0
2 0
1 1
1 -1
3 -1

The question is how many right angles can I create with these coordinates?
I know one way out, but it is pretty complicated.
C52=5!/(2!*3!)=5*4*3!/(2!*3!)=10
And try every single combination (finding the sides of the triangles, there are 10 of them). Is there any simpler way?

Thanks in advance.
Regards.
 
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I'm not sure how you tested to see if the triangles are right, but the fastest way is to find the slope of the lines between each two points. Perpendicular lines have slopes which are negative reciprocals of each other.
 
you never made sure that the angles you'll get will be all right angles.
 
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