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how to calculate coordinates of third vertex in a right angle triangle given the coordinates of hypotenuse as (1,3) and (-4,1) |
Prashant,
It cannot be done! (Hint: Draw a semicircle with diameter AB, and examine the triangles ABX for different X on the arc. What do you notice?)
-RD
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