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The points A(4, 0) and B(3, 7) are two vertices of right triangle ABC . The hypotenuse of the triangle is AB¯¯¯¯¯ .

Point C is on the x-axis

What are the coordinates of point C?

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As C is on x-axis, the y coordinate of C = 0. Drawing a perpendicular line from B intercepts with x-axis at 3.
Therefore the coordinates of point C (3,0)

Hope that helps you.
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