Math Problem Statement

Points A(-8, -6), B(4, 3), C(5, -3) represent the midpoints of triangle EFG. Find the y-value of the vertex from triangle EFG with the largest x-value.

Solution

To solve this problem, we need to determine the vertices of triangle EFGEFG given that points A(8,6)A(-8, -6), B(4,3)B(4, 3), and C(5,3)C(5, -3) are the midpoints of triangle EFGEFG.

We can solve for the coordinates of the vertices EE, FF, and GG using the midpoint formula. If we let the coordinates of EE, FF, and GG be E(x1,y1)E(x_1, y_1), F(x2,y2)F(x_2, y_2), and G(x3,y3)G(x_3, y_3), then we have:

  1. A(8,6)A(-8, -6) is the midpoint of EE and FF: (x1+x22,y1+y22)=(8,6)\left(\frac{x_1 + x_2}{2}, \frac{y_1 + y_2}{2}\right) = (-8, -6) This gives us: x1+x2=16andy1+y2=12x_1 + x_2 = -16 \quad \text{and} \quad y_1 + y_2 = -12

  2. B(4,3)B(4, 3) is the midpoint of FF and GG: (x2+x32,y2+y32)=(4,3)\left(\frac{x_2 + x_3}{2}, \frac{y_2 + y_3}{2}\right) = (4, 3) This gives us: x2+x3=8andy2+y3=6x_2 + x_3 = 8 \quad \text{and} \quad y_2 + y_3 = 6

  3. C(5,3)C(5, -3) is the midpoint of GG and EE: (x3+x12,y3+y12)=(5,3)\left(\frac{x_3 + x_1}{2}, \frac{y_3 + y_1}{2}\right) = (5, -3) This gives us: x3+x1=10andy3+y1=6x_3 + x_1 = 10 \quad \text{and} \quad y_3 + y_1 = -6

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$$

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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