Straight Lines
Orthocentre of Triangle
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Grade 11

Question:

If $(\alpha,\beta)$ is the orthocentre of $\triangle ABC$ with $A(3,-7)$, $B(-1,2)$, $C(4,5)$, then $9\alpha-6\beta+60$ is equal to
25
35
30
40

Step-by-Step Solution

Key Concept: Altitudes from each vertex perpendicular to opposite side. Solve two altitude equations.
$9\alpha-6\beta+60=25$.
Correct Answer: 1

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