Math Problem Statement
- The vertices of a variable triangle are (3, 4), (5cos0, 5sin0), and (5sin0,-5cos0), where θ ∈ R. The locus of its orthocenter is a) (x+y-1)²+(x-y-7)² = 100 c) (x+y-7)²+(x+y-1)² = 100 b) (x+y-7)²+(x-y-1)²=100 d) (x+y-7)²+(x-y+1)² = 100 for this any trian gle drawing
Solution
Here is a plot of the triangle for different values of , showing how the triangle changes as varies. The red point represents the fixed vertex , while the other two vertices, and , move according to .
Next, to find the locus of the orthocenter, we need to calculate the intersection point of the altitudes for each value of . Would you like to proceed with the algebraic solution to derive the equation of the orthocenter's locus?
Here are five questions to consider:
- How is the slope of a line between two points calculated?
- What is the relationship between the slopes of perpendicular lines?
- How do you find the equation of a line given a point and a slope?
- What is an orthocenter in a triangle, and how is it related to altitudes?
- How does varying affect the positions of the triangle's vertices?
Tip: The orthocenter is always the point where the three altitudes of a triangle intersect.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Trigonometry
Coordinate Geometry
Locus
Orthocenter
Formulas
Slope of a line between two points
Equation of a line through a point with a given slope
Theorems
Orthocenter properties
Altitude intersection theorem
Perpendicular slopes
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12
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