Math Problem Statement
Consider A(-3;-4), B(1;2) and C(4;-3).
1° Determine an equation of the height drawn from C in triangle ABC.
2º Determine an equation of the perpendicular bisector of segment [AB].
Solution
Problem Breakdown:
We are given three points:
, , and .
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Determine the equation of the height drawn from :
The height from in is a line that passes through and is perpendicular to the side . -
Determine the equation of the perpendicular bisector of segment :
The perpendicular bisector is a line that is perpendicular to and passes through its midpoint.
1. Height from :
Step 1. Find the slope of :
The slope formula is:
Substituting and :
Step 2. Find the slope of the height:
The height from is perpendicular to , so its slope is the negative reciprocal of :
Step 3. Write the equation of the height:
The equation of a line is given by:
where and :
Simplify:
The equation of the height is:
2. Perpendicular Bisector of :
Step 1. Find the midpoint of :
The midpoint formula is:
Substituting and :
Step 2. Find the slope of the perpendicular bisector:
The slope of is , so the slope of the perpendicular bisector is the negative reciprocal:
Step 3. Write the equation of the perpendicular bisector:
Using the point-slope form , where and :
Simplify:
The equation of the perpendicular bisector is:
Summary of Results:
- Equation of the height from :
- Equation of the perpendicular bisector of :
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Related Questions:
- What is the equation of the side in the triangle?
- How do you find the coordinates of the centroid of ?
- What are the slopes of the other two heights in ?
- Can you calculate the area of ?
- How do you find the circumcenter of ?
Tip:
Always verify perpendicularity by checking if the product of two slopes is .
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Coordinate Geometry
Lines and Slopes
Perpendicular Lines
Midpoint Formula
Formulas
Slope formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
Point-slope form: y - y1 = m(x - x1)
Midpoint formula: M = ((x1 + x2) / 2, (y1 + y2) / 2)
Theorems
The slope of perpendicular lines is the negative reciprocal of each other.
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-11
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