Precalculus (10th Edition)

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Chapter 1 - Graphs - 1.1 The Distance and Midpoint Formulas - 1.1 Assess Your Understanding - Page 8: 56

Answer

There are $\textbf{two}$ possible vertices in the triangle: $(2\sqrt{3},2)$ and $(-2\sqrt{3}, 2)$

Work Step by Step

Two vertices of the triangle is on $y$ axis. Thus the $y$ coordinate on the third vertex must be in midway of $0$ and $4$ such that $y=2$. Third vertex $(\pm x,2)$ The triangle $(0,0), (0,2),$ and $(\pm,2)$ is a $30-60-90$ triangle. Hypotenuse $=4$ Shortest leg $=2$ Middle leg $= ?$ We can use pythagorean theorem. Middle leg $=\sqrt{4^2 -2^2}$ $\qquad \qquad \enspace= \pm \sqrt{12}$ $\qquad \qquad \enspace= \pm 2\sqrt{3}$ Therefore, there are $\textbf{two}$ possible vertices in the triangle: $(2\sqrt{3},2)$ and $(-2\sqrt{3}, 2)$
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