The base of a triangle is fixed and the distance from one end of the base to the midpoint of the opposite side is constant. Find the locus of vertex joining the other two sides.

no idea what this means :c

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The base of a triangle is fixed and the distance from one end of the base to the midpoint of the opposite side is constant.  Find the locus of vertex joining the other two sides. 

no idea what this means :c

cwrw238 · Answer

the locus of the midpoint of the opposite side is a circle  of radius = line joining one end of base to that midpoint but locus of the vertex is more difficult to find

cwrw238 · Answer

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cwrw238 · Answer

we need to find the locus of point O

cwrw238 · Answer

i think its an ellipse with the end of the base at one of the foci

cwrw238 · Answer

- thats only a guess i'm afraid

ganeshie8 · Answer

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