SOLUTION: In a plot, a triangle ABC is formed with its vertex, A(2,0), B(3,-2), and C(7,5). Find the equation of the altitude from vertex B.
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Question 1082350: In a plot, a triangle ABC is formed with its vertex, A(2,0), B(3,-2), and C(7,5). Find the equation of the altitude from vertex B.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the slope of line AC.
The altitude from vertex B is perpendicular to AC so,
Using point B and the slope,
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