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If a ABC has vertices A1,7, B7,1 and C5,5, then its orthocentre has coordinates:
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Options:
  • A  3,3
  • B 3,-3
  • C -35,35
  • D 35,-35
Solution:
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The correct answer is:  3,3

Slope of line BC is mBC=6-12=-12

Slope of line AD=1mBC=2

 Equation of line AD is y-7=2x+1

y=2x+9 ...1

Slope of line AC is mAC=12-6=-2

Slope of line BE=1mAC=12

 Equation of BE is y-1=12x+7

y=x2+92 ...2

Comparing equations 1 & 2, we get

2x+9=x+92

4x+18=x+9

3x=-9x=-3

  y=2x+9=3

Therefore, orthocentre has co-ordinates -3,3.

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