Distance Between Intersection Points of Bisectors & Medians in Right Triangle

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding the distance between the intersection points of angle bisectors and medians in a right triangle with specified leg lengths. Participants explore the geometric properties and relationships involved in this problem, touching on concepts from coordinate geometry and triangle centers.

Discussion Character

  • Technical explanation
  • Debate/contested
  • Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • One participant presents a problem involving a right triangle with legs of 9 and 12 cm, seeking the distance between the intersection points of bisectors and medians.
  • Another participant questions the terminology used, suggesting clarity on whether angle bisectors or perpendicular bisectors are meant.
  • A participant clarifies that they are referring to angle bisectors and provides a formula for the radius of the inscribed circle, along with a method to find the coordinates of the intersection points.
  • There is a request for a visual representation to aid understanding, indicating some participants are struggling with the geometric concepts involved.
  • One participant notes that another should demonstrate some effort in solving the problem, referencing community guidelines.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the terminology and the specific bisectors in question. There is no consensus on the solution or approach to the problem, and some participants seek clarification and additional help.

Contextual Notes

There are unresolved aspects regarding the definitions of bisectors and the specific calculations needed to find the distance between the points of intersection. The discussion also highlights the need for visual aids in understanding geometric relationships.

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The legs of chateti of a right triangle are 9 and 12 cm. Find the distance between the intersection point of bisectors and the point of intersection of the medians
 
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Elena said:
The legs of chateti of a right triangle
It should say simply "legs", or "catheti". See Wikipedia for terminology.

Elena said:
Find the distance between the intersection point of bisectors and the point of intersection of the medians
Do you mean angle bisectors or perpendicular bisectors?

Also, what are your thoughts about the solution? What topic does this problem belong to, e.g., coordinate geometry, circumscribed circle, etc.?
 
I mean the distance between the intersection point of bisectors and the intersection point of medians
 
Elena said:
I mean the distance between the intersection point of bisectors and the intersection point of medians

Evgeny.Makarov said:
Do you mean angle bisectors or perpendicular bisectors?

Also, what are your thoughts about the solution? What topic does this problem belong to, e.g., coordinate geometry, circumscribed circle, etc.?
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Evgeny.Makarov said:
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я не знаю
 
Вы имеете в виду биссектрисы? По-английски они называются angle bisectors, в то время как серединные перпендикуляры называются perpendicular bisectors.

If you mean angle bisectors, then Wikipedia says the radius of the inscribed circle is $r=(a+b-c)/2$ where $a$ and $b$ are legs and $c$ is the hypotenuse. Thus, if we arrange the triangle so that its right angle is in the origin and legs go along the $x$ and $y$ axes, respectively, then the coordinates if the inscribed circle center (which is also the intersection point of angle bisectors) will be $(r,r)$. The hypotenuse ends will have coordinates $(12,0)$ and $(0,9)$, so it is possible to find the middle $D$ of that segment. The intersection point of medians lies $2/3$ of the way from $(0,0)$ to $D$. This way you can find the coordinates of the intersection of medians. Then find the distance according to the usual formula for two points with known coordinates.
 
Evgeny.Makarov said:
Вы имеете в виду биссектрисы? По-английски они называются angle bisectors, в то время как серединные перпендикуляры называются perpendicular bisectors.

If you mean angle bisectors, then Wikipedia says the radius of the inscribed circle is $r=(a+b-c)/2$ where $a$ and $b$ are legs and $c$ is the hypotenuse. Thus, if we arrange the triangle so that its right angle is in the origin and legs go along the $x$ and $y$ axes, respectively, then the coordinates if the inscribed circle center (which is also the intersection point of angle bisectors) will be $(r,r)$. The hypotenuse ends will have coordinates $(12,0)$ and $(0,9)$, so it is possible to find the middle $D$ of that segment. The intersection point of medians lies $2/3$ of the way from $(0,0)$ to $D$. This way you can find the coordinates of the intersection of medians. Then find the distance according to the usual formula for two points with known coordinates.
could you solve my problem please i don`t understand the drawing
 
Here is a picture that uses notations from post #7.

https://www.physicsforums.com/attachments/3563._xfImport

Elena said:
could you solve my problem please
No, according to rule 11 http://mathhelpboards.com/rules/ you are supposed to show some effort.
 

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