Math Problem Statement
IN triangle ABC, D(7,3) is the midpoint of AB, E(19,9) is the midpoint of BC, and F(5, 5) is the midpoint of AC, Find the coordinates of A, B, and C
Solution
To find the coordinates of points , , and given that , , and are the midpoints of sides , , and of triangle , we can use the midpoint formula.
Step 1: Set up the midpoint equations
Let's denote the coordinates of as , as , and as .
The midpoint of a line segment with endpoints and is given by:
Using this formula for each midpoint:
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For , the midpoint of :
This gives us the equations: Simplifying:
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For , the midpoint of :
This gives us the equations: Simplifying:
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For , the midpoint of :
This gives us the equations: Simplifying:
Step 2: Solve the system of equations
Now we have three pairs of linear equations:
(1) \quad & x_1 + x_2 = 14 \quad & (2) \quad & y_1 + y_2 = 6 \\ (3) \quad & x_2 + x_3 = 38 \quad & (4) \quad & y_2 + y_3 = 18 \\ (5) \quad & x_1 + x_3 = 10 \quad & (6) \quad & y_1 + y_3 = 10 \\ \end{align*}$$ #### Solving for $$x_1$$, $$x_2$$, and $$x_3$$: 1. From equations (1) and (5): $$\begin{align*} x_1 + x_2 &= 14 \quad & \text{(Equation 1)} \\ x_1 + x_3 &= 10 \quad & \text{(Equation 5)} \\ \end{align*}$$ Subtract (5) from (1): \[ x_2 - x_3 = 4 \quad \text{(Equation 7)}Ask a new question for Free
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Coordinate Geometry
Midpoint Formula
System of Linear Equations
Formulas
Midpoint Formula: \left( \frac{x_1 + x_2}{2}, \frac{y_1 + y_2}{2} \right)
Solving Systems of Linear Equations
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12
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