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Let A = (0,0), B = (3,0), C = (2,8). Find a point P such that...

Let A = (0,0), B = (3,0), C = (2,8). Find a point P such that AP is perpendicular BC, BP is perpendicular to AC, and CP is perpendicular to AB. Does it surprise you that such a point exists?

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