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==Solution 2==
Calculating the equation of the line running between points <math>B</math> and <math>D</math>, <math>y = -2x + 1</math>. The only coordinate of C that is also on this line is <math>\boxed{\textbf{(C) } (-4,9)}</math>.
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Calculating the equation of the line running between points <math>B</math> and <math>D</math>, <math>y = -2x + 1</math>. The only coordinate of <math>C</math> that is also on this line is <math>\boxed{\textbf{(C) } (-4,9)}</math>.
  
 
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Revision as of 21:14, 16 February 2017

Problem

Points $A(11, 9)$ and $B(2, -3)$ are vertices of $\triangle ABC$ with $AB=AC$. The altitude from $A$ meets the opposite side at $D(-1, 3)$. What are the coordinates of point $C$?

$\textbf{(A)}\ (-8, 9)\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ (-4, 8)\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ (-4, 9)\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ (-2, 3)\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ (-1, 0)$

Solution 1

Since $AB = AC$, then $\triangle ABC$ is isosceles, so $BD = CD$. Therefore, the coordinates of $C$ are $(-1 - 3, 3 + 6) = \boxed{\textbf{(C) } (-4,9)}$.

Solution 2

Calculating the equation of the line running between points $B$ and $D$, $y = -2x + 1$. The only coordinate of $C$ that is also on this line is $\boxed{\textbf{(C) } (-4,9)}$.

See Also

2017 AMC 10B (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
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