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dolphi86 [110]
3 years ago
13

Write a coordinate proof to prove that the segment that joins the vertex angle of an isosceles triangle to the midpoint of its b

ase is perpendicular to the base
Mathematics
1 answer:
Natalija [7]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

Slope of the base segment line is zero, hence base segment is horizontal

Slope of the segment that joins the vertex angle to the midpoint of its base is undefined hence the line is vertical

Therefore, angle between base segment line and the segment line from the vertex angle to the midpoint is perpendicular

Therefore, the segment that joins the vertex angle to an isosceles triangle to the midpoint of its base is perpendicular to the base

Step-by-step explanation:

Here we prove the required relation as follows;

Let the isosceles be ABC

The coordinates of the points are

C = (0, 0) (Vertex)

A =  (-a, b)

C = (a, b)

P = (0, b) (Midpoint of base)

Therefore, the gradient or slope of the base AC is presented as follows;

Slope, m \, of \. base, \, AC= \frac{dy}{dx}  = \frac{b - b}{a - (-a)}  = \frac{0}{2\cdot a} = 0

Hence, segment AC is vertical

Slope, m \, of \, segment \ CP \,  joining \, vertex, \, to \, midpoint, P, on  \,AC = \frac{0 - b}{0 - 0}  = \frac{-b}{0} = Undifined.

Hence, segment CP is vertical

Therefore, the segment that joins the vertex angle to an isosceles triangle to the midpoint of its base is perpendicular to the base.

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