Question 1161106: A triangle has vertices J(-4,3), K(2,-3), and L(8,3). Find the equation of the line containing the median from vertex K
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A triangle has vertices J(-4,3), K(2,-3), and L(8,3). Find the equation of the line containing the median from vertex K
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The median from K is to the midpoint of side JL.
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Find the x and y of the midpoint:
For x: (-4+8)/2 = 2
For y: (3+3)/3 = 3
Midpoint is P(2,3)
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Find the slope of the line thru K & P
Slope m = diffy/diffx
m = (-3+3)/(2-2) = undefined, parallel to the y=axis
---> x = 2 is an equation of the line.
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