The points P(−3, 6) and Q(1, 4) are two vertices of right triangle PQR . The hypotenuse of the triangle is PQ¯¯¯¯¯ . Point R lies in quadrant 1. What are the the coordinates of point R?

Verified Answer :

It could be (1,6) or (-3,4)

ANSWER

The coordinates of point R in the first quadrant are \(R(1,6)\).

EXPLANATION

We were given that the hypotenuse of the right angle triangle has vertices \(P(-3,6)\) and \(Q(1,4)\).

The third point R is the intersection of the horizontal line that passes through \(P(-3,6)\), that has equation \(y=6\) and the vertical line that passes through\(Q(1,4)\) which also has equation \(x=1\).

Hence one possible coordinates of point R is \((1,6)\) which lies in the first quadrant.


The third point T could also be the intersection of the vertical line that passes through \(P(-3,6)\), that has equation \(x=-3\) and the horizontal line that passes through \(Q(1,4)\) which also has equation \(y=4\).


Hence another possible coordinates of point R is \((-3,4)\) which lies in the third quadrant.


Therefore the required coordinates of R is \((1,6)\)

See diagram in attachment

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