CCGPS AG 1.9.2 Example 2

Determine whether [math]\triangle ABC[/math] with vertices [math]A (–4, 5)[/math], [math]B (–1, –4)[/math], and [math]C (5, 2)[/math] is an isosceles triangle. If it is isosceles, name a pair of congruent angles.

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