the points (0,0) and (-2,2) are two vertices of an equilateral triangle. Which of the following could be the coordinates of the third vertex? A. (-2,0) B. (-0.73, 2.73) C. (-0.73, 0.73) D. (0,2) E. (0.73, 2.73)
equilateral triangle is one where all points have the same distance to each other: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Triangle.Equilateral.svg/220px-Triangle.Equilateral.svg.png
the line 0,0 <-> -2,2 is already fixed. Pythagoras: \[2^{2}+2^{2} = x^2\] \[4+4 = x^2\] \[\sqrt{8} = x =2.82 \]
we need a point where both lines=2.82 in length: 0,0 <-> X =2.82 AND -2,2 <-> X=2.82
we can try with the values one should work.....
I would make a quick sketch (plot the points) and see which one looks reasonable
yes
and use the fact that the length of all sides is about 2.8 (as posted by phanta_seea) to rule out some obviously wrong points
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