+0  
 
0
300
1
avatar

M is the midpoint of PQ and N is the midpoint of PR, and O is the intersection of QN and RM, as shown. If QN is perpendicular to PR, QN = 18, and PR = 14, then find OR.

 

 Jul 27, 2021
 #1
avatar+600 
+1

Using mass points, let $m_P=1$, then $m_R=1$, $m_Q=1$, and we find $m_N=2$. Thus $ON=\frac{18}{3}=6$. Now, by the Pythagorean theorem, $OR=\sqrt{6^2+7^2}=\sqrt{85}$.

 Jul 27, 2021
edited by thedudemanguyperson  Jul 27, 2021

2 Online Users

avatar
avatar