Q.
ABC is an isosceles triangle. If the coordinates of the base are B(1,3) and C(−2,7),the coordinates of vertex A can be
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a
(1,6)
b
(−12,5)
c
(56,6)
d
None of these
answer is C.
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Detailed Solution
Let the vertex of triangle be A(x,y) ABC is an isosceles triangle. Therefore, (x−1)2+(y−3)2=(x+2)2+(y−7)2or 6x−8y+43=0Thus, any point lying on this line can be the vertex A except the midpoint (−12,5) of BC. Hence, vertex Ais (56,6).
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