Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32193-104-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32193-104-7

Chapter F - Foundations: A Prelude to Functions - Section F.1 The Distance and Midpoint Formulas - F.1 Assess Your Understanding - Page 7: 50

Answer

Two possible third vertices: $(\pm2\sqrt 3, 2)$

Work Step by Step

Step 1. Let $A(0,4), B(0,0)$ be the two given vertices and $C(x,y)$ be the third vertex, we have $s=AB=AC=BC$ or $\sqrt {x^2+(y-4)^2}=\sqrt {x^2+y^2}=4$ Step 2. From the first equal sign, we have $y-4=\pm y$ which leads to $y=2$ Step 3. Thus $x^2+(2)^2=4^2$ or $x=\pm2\sqrt 3$ Step 4. There are two possible third vertices: $(\pm2\sqrt 3, 2)$
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