SOLUTION: find orthocenter of obtuse triangle with vertices A(-3,-2), P(-3,8) and T(5,-8). I found that the slope of AP was 0, and y=-8 I don't know how to find x

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Question 1067690: find orthocenter of obtuse triangle with vertices A(-3,-2), P(-3,8) and T(5,-8).
I found that the slope of AP was 0, and y=-8
I don't know how to find x
Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
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You need to find the intersection point of two perpendicular bisectors to any two its sides.

Since the side AP is vertical segment, the perpendicular bisector to this side is the line y = 3.

Having this hint, can you complete the solution on your own ?