Q.

If the coordinates of two vertices of an equilateral triangle are (2, 4) and (2, 6), then the coordinates of its third vertex are

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a

(3, 5)

b

(2+3, 5)

c

(2,5)

d

(23, 5)

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

If two vertices of an equilateral triangle have the cordinates (x1,x1) and  (x2,x2) then the coordinates of its third vertex are 

x1+x2±3y1y22,y1+y2±3x1x22

Here, we have

x1=2,y1=4,x2=2  and y2=6

Hence, the coordinates of the third vertex are 

4±3(2)2,10±3×02=(23,5).

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