The diagram, which is not drawn to scale, shows an isosceles triangle ABC in which AB = AC. The co-ordinates of A and B are...

The diagram, which is not drawn to scale, shows an isosceles triangle ABC in which AB = AC. The
co-ordinates of A and B are (5, 6) and 0,-4) respectively.


Given that the equation of line BC is y = ¾ x – 4 and that the perpendicular from A to BC meet BC at D, find;
i) The equation of AD
ii) The co-ordinate of D
iii) The co-ordinate of C
iv) The area of the triangle ABC

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Wilfykil answered the question on August 20, 2019 at 13:47

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