The points A(–4, 0), B(4, 0) and C(0, 3) are the vertices of a triangle, which is ______.

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The points A(–4, 0), B(4, 0) and C(0, 3) are the vertices of a triangle, which is isosceles. Explanation: Using the distance formula, `AC = sqrt((0 - (-4))^2 + (3 - 0)^2) = sqrt(16 + 9) = 5 And BC = sqrt((0 - 4)^2 + (3 - 0)^2) = sqrt(16 + 9) = 5 While AB = sqrt((4 - (-4))^2 + (0 - 0)^2)` = 8 Two sides (AC and BC) are equal, so the triangle is isosceles (not equilateral or scalene). It is also not right-angled since 52 + 52 $\neq$ 82.

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