Third vertex of an equilateral triangle

If (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) be the two vertices of an equilatera triangle then the third vertex is
x=( (x1+x2)+3(y2-y1)) / 2)
y=( (y1+y2)+3(x1-x2)) / 2)

Can someone give me he proof for this theorem?plz

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Lokesh Verma ·

Hint: For a very simple proof just see that the complex vector ab

so the rotation of the complex number about the point b will be?? (try simple complex numbers)

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