A triangle has lines y=mx1 and y=mx2 as two of its sides where m1 and m2 are the roots of bx^2 + 2hx + a = 0. If P(a,b) is the orthocentre of the triangle then prove that the equation of its third side is (a+b)(ax+by) = ab(a+b-2h)
The given lines y=m1x and y=m2x intersect at O(0,0). Thus one vertex of the triangle be at origin.
Therefore let OAB be the triangle and OA, OB be the lines.
y=m1x..................(1)
and
y=m2x.................(2) respectively
Let the equation of third side be
y=mx+c........................(3)
Given H(a,b) be the ortho centre of triangle OAB, it means OH is perpendicular to AB
So, (b/a)m=-1
or, m=-a/b
Solving (1) and (3) and (1) and (2), the coordinates of A are
Hence proved.
Therefore let OAB be the triangle and OA, OB be the lines.
y=m1x..................(1)
and
y=m2x.................(2) respectively
Let the equation of third side be
y=mx+c........................(3)
Given H(a,b) be the ortho centre of triangle OAB, it means OH is perpendicular to AB
So, (b/a)m=-1
or, m=-a/b
Solving (1) and (3) and (1) and (2), the coordinates of A are
Hence proved.