Using a Coordinate System to Explore the Locus


 

Let K = 1.8. Consider a Cartesian Coordinate system where

Then, using the distance from P = (x, y) to each of A, B, and C gives

 

Using a relation graphing program such as Graphing Calculator 4.0 or Desmos, produces this picture:

 

 

 

 Examine the locus for other values of  K.


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