Math Problem Statement

point d is i+j, point e is 2i+3j, point f passes through the line -2x-3, de and df are perpendicular, find the point f

Solution

We are tasked to find the coordinates of point F(x,y)F(x, y) given the following:

  1. D=(1,1)D = (1, 1) and E=(2,3)E = (2, 3) in Cartesian coordinates from i+ji+j and 2i+3j2i+3j, respectively.
  2. Point FF lies on the line y=2x3y = -2x - 3.
  3. DE\overrightarrow{DE} and DF\overrightarrow{DF} are perpendicular.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Calculate the slope of DE\overrightarrow{DE}

The slope mDEm_{DE} of line DEDE is given by: mDE=y2y1x2x1=3121=2.m_{DE} = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} = \frac{3 - 1}{2 - 1} = 2.

Step 2: Perpendicularity condition

The slope of DF\overrightarrow{DF}, say mDFm_{DF}, must satisfy the perpendicularity condition: mDEmDF=1.m_{DE} \cdot m_{DF} = -1. Substituting mDE=2m_{DE} = 2: 2mDF=1    mDF=12.2 \cdot m_{DF} = -1 \implies m_{DF} = -\frac{1}{2}.

Thus, the slope of DF\overrightarrow{DF} is 12-\frac{1}{2}.

Step 3: Parametric equation for DFDF

The slope mDF=12m_{DF} = -\frac{1}{2} implies: y1=12(x1)    y=12x+32.y - 1 = -\frac{1}{2}(x - 1) \implies y = -\frac{1}{2}x + \frac{3}{2}. Point F(x,y)F(x, y) lies on this line.

Step 4: Intersection of DFDF and y=2x3y = -2x - 3

Point FF also lies on the line y=2x3y = -2x - 3. Solve the system of equations:

  1. y=12x+32y = -\frac{1}{2}x + \frac{3}{2},
  2. y=2x3y = -2x - 3.

Equating the two: 12x+32=2x3.-\frac{1}{2}x + \frac{3}{2} = -2x - 3. Multiply through by 2 to eliminate fractions: x+3=4x6.-x + 3 = -4x - 6. Simplify: 3x=9    x=3.3x = -9 \implies x = -3.

Substitute x=3x = -3 into y=2x3y = -2x - 3: y=2(3)3=63=3.y = -2(-3) - 3 = 6 - 3 = 3.

Step 5: Verify the solution

The coordinates of FF are (3,3)(-3, 3). To verify:

  • F(3,3)F(-3, 3) lies on y=2x3y = -2x - 3: 3=2(3)33 = -2(-3) - 3.
  • The slope of DFDF is: mDF=3131=24=12.m_{DF} = \frac{3 - 1}{-3 - 1} = \frac{2}{-4} = -\frac{1}{2}. This satisfies the perpendicularity condition.

Final Answer:

The coordinates of point FF are: (3,3).\boxed{(-3, 3)}.


Let me know if you need further clarification or details! Here are some related questions:

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Tip: Always verify your solution by substituting back into the given conditions to ensure correctness!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry
Slopes of Lines
Equations of Lines
Perpendicularity Condition

Formulas

Slope formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
Perpendicularity condition: m1 * m2 = -1
Equation of a line: y = mx + c

Theorems

Perpendicular Lines Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12