Linear functions question (1 Viewer)

[Joshmosh2]

16) A(0,6), B(2,0) and C(-2,0)
... b) Show that the perpendicular OA, where O is the origin, bisects BC

Not really sure how to approach this one

 

[braintic]

Is the 16 a question number??
And ... Do you mean the perpendicular TO OA?
In which case, the perpendicular through what point?

 

[RealiseNothing]

Is the 16 a question number??
And ... Do you mean the perpendicular TO OA?
In which case, the perpendicular through what point?

Pretty sure he means show that OA bisects BC. He's worded it so poorly though.

 

[Joshmosh2]

Is the 16 a question number??
And ... Do you mean the perpendicular TO OA?
In which case, the perpendicular through what point?

Sorry about that, 16 was the number of the question. I copied it right out of MIF

 

[Joshmosh2]

Pretty sure he means show that OA bisects BC. He's worded it so poorly though.

I got confused with that too. Didn't know whether you were to assume it was perpendicular, or to change the points to a perpendicular line o.o