Math Problem Statement
Solution
To solve this problem, we need to determine the vertices of triangle given that points , , and are the midpoints of triangle .
We can solve for the coordinates of the vertices , , and using the midpoint formula. If we let the coordinates of , , and be , , and , then we have:
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is the midpoint of and : This gives us:
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is the midpoint of and : This gives us:
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is the midpoint of and : This gives us:
Now, we have the following system of equations:
x_1 + x_2 = -16 \\ x_2 + x_3 = 8 \\ x_3 + x_1 = 10 \\ y_1 + y_2 = -12 \\ y_2 + y_3 = 6 \\ y_3 + y_1 = -6 \end{cases}$$ Let's solve for $$x_1$$, $$x_2$$, $$x_3$$, $$y_1$$, $$y_2$$, and $$y_3$$ using these equations. #### Solving for $$x$$-coordinates: 1. Add the first and third equations: $$(x_1 + x_2) + (x_3 + x_1) = -16 + 10$$ $$2x_1 + x_2 + x_3 = -6$$ Substitute from the second equation, $$x_2 + x_3 = 8$$: $$2x_1 + 8 = -6$$ $$2x_1 = -14$$ $$x_1 = -7$$Ask a new question for Free
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Midpoint Formula
System of Linear Equations
Coordinate Geometry
Formulas
Midpoint formula: ((x1 + x2) / 2, (y1 + y2) / 2)
Solving linear equations
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-10
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