SOLUTION: the midpoint of line segment AC is at (2,4); the equation of its perpendicular bisector is y = -(1/2)x + 5, and A is on the x-axis. find the coordinates of C.

Question 1078913: the midpoint of line segment AC is at (2,4); the equation of its perpendicular bisector is y = -(1/2)x + 5, and A is on the x-axis. find the coordinates of C.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Line AC contains point (2,4) and has slope 2.
Line AC:

x and y intercepts for line AC are both (0,0).

Finding endpoint, point C:
Midpoint on AC is (2,4), given.
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Point C, (4,8).
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