A triangle has corners A, B, and C located at #(5 ,2 )#, #(2 ,5 )#, and #(3 ,7 )#, respectively. What are the endpoints and length of the altitude going through corner C?
1 Answer
Endpoints of altitude
Length of altitude
Explanation:
Let
perpendicular on
Equation of line
Equation of line
(2) we get the co-ordinates of
Adding equation (1) and (2) we get
Length of altitude
Endpoints of altitude
Length of altitude