Math Problem Statement

The diagram shows a rectangle ABCD in which point A is (0, 8) and point B is (4, 0). The diagonal AC has equation 8y + x = 64. Find, by calculation, the coordinates of C and D.

Solution

We are given a rectangle ABCDABCD, where:

  • A=(0,8)A = (0, 8)
  • B=(4,0)B = (4, 0)
  • The diagonal ACAC has the equation 8y+x=648y + x = 64.

We need to find the coordinates of points CC and DD.

Step 1: Equation of Diagonal ACAC

The equation given is: 8y+x=648y + x = 64 Rearrange to express xx in terms of yy: x=648yx = 64 - 8y

Step 2: Find the coordinates of CC

Since CC lies on diagonal ACAC, its coordinates must satisfy the equation 8y+x=648y + x = 64. Point CC is directly opposite point B=(4,0)B = (4, 0) along the diagonal ACAC, meaning that the line ACAC passes through both AA and CC.

We already know point A=(0,8)A = (0, 8). Now, we substitute different yy-values into the equation to solve for possible xx-coordinates of point CC.

By symmetry, we calculate the coordinates of point DD after finding CC.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Coordinate Geometry
Linear Equations

Formulas

x = 64 - 8y

Theorems

Properties of Rectangles
Symmetry in Geometry

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10