The distance of BC is going to be the shortest side. (see attached picture) B(1,-2) C(0,-6)
Now plug the points into the distance formula Distance= √(x2-x1)² + (y2-y1)² Distance= √(0-1)² + (-6+2)² Distance= √(-1)² + (4)² Distance= √1 + 16 Distance= √17 Distance is approx 4.12
