Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
The equation gives two lines through the origin. The acute angle between them is 60 degrees, and . Find , and the slope of the flatter line, the one whose slope is closer to zero. Give the slope to 3 decimal places.
is the average of the corners. , so , , lie on one line with . is equally far from the corners. The incentre is , with , , the sides opposite , , . The area is . For , , and the slopes solve .
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. The angle. , so .
Step 2. Solve for . , so and .
Step 3. The slopes. gives , so . The slopes are about and .
Step 4. Check. , which is .
Answer: , and the flatter line has slope about .
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