determine the location of the orthocenter for the following triangle:

* $(1, -6.1)$
* $(1, -5.7)$
* $(1, -6.5)$
* $(1, -5.5)$

Question

determine the location of the orthocenter for the following triangle:

* $(1, -6.1)$
* $(1, -5.7)$
* $(1, -6.5)$
* $(1, -5.5)$

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(A) $(1, -6.1)$

(B) $(1, -5.7)$

(C) $(1, -6.5)$

(D) $(1, -5.5)$

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Explanation:

Identify the coordinates of the vertices

Find the equation of the altitude from B to AC

Find the equation of the altitude from C to AB

Solve for the intersection (orthocenter)

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