Shortest Distance MPM2D
by Wilson
Determine the shortest distance from the point 𝑃(5,2) to the line passing
through the points 𝑅(−6 ,4) 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑆(−2, −4).
Triangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶 has vertices 𝐴(3,4), 𝐵(−5,2), and 𝐶(1, −4). Determine an
equation for 𝐴𝐸, the altitude from 𝐴 to 𝐵𝐶. What is the area of triangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶?