Question

A (5, 4), B (-3, -2) and C (1, -8) are the vertices of a triangle ABC. Find :

(i) the slope of the altitude of AB,

(ii) the slope of the median AD and

(iii) the slope of the line parallel to AC.

Answer 1

Given, A (5, 4), B (-3, -2) and C (1, -8) are the vertices of a triangle ABC.

(i) Slope of AB =

Slope of the altitude of AB =

(ii) Since, D is the mid-point of BC.

Co-ordinates of point D are

Slope of AD =

(iii) Slope of AC =

Slope of line parallel to AC = Slope of AC = 3