Math Problem Statement

Find the coordinates of point D so that line CD is parallel to line AB. Show algebraically that the two lines are parallel.

Solution

The problem asks to find the coordinates of point DD such that line CDCD is parallel to line ABAB. Also, it requests to show algebraically that the two lines are parallel.

Steps to solve the problem:

  1. Determine the slope of line ABAB:

    • First, identify the coordinates of points AA and BB.
    • The slope mm of a line through two points (x1,y1)(x_1, y_1) and (x2,y2)(x_2, y_2) is given by: m=y2y1x2x1m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}
    • Using the graph, let's extract the coordinates of AA and BB.
  2. Find the slope of line CDCD:

    • The line CDCD must have the same slope as line ABAB since the lines are parallel.
    • Identify the coordinates of CC, and use the slope equation to determine the coordinates of DD.
  3. Solve algebraically to ensure the lines are parallel.

    • Set the slope of ABAB equal to the slope of CDCD.
    • Solve for the coordinates of DD.

I’ll begin by analyzing the points from the graph in the image to determine the specific coordinates and calculate the slopes.Let's extract the coordinates from the graph and work through the solution:

Step 1: Coordinates of AA and BB

By observing the graph:

  • AA appears to be at the point (0,2)(0, -2) based on the grid.
  • BB appears to be at the point (2,1)(2, 1).

Step 2: Calculate the slope of line ABAB

Using the slope formula m=y2y1x2x1m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} for points A(0,2)A(0, -2) and B(2,1)B(2, 1): mAB=1(2)20=1+22=32m_{AB} = \frac{1 - (-2)}{2 - 0} = \frac{1 + 2}{2} = \frac{3}{2} So, the slope of line ABAB is 32\frac{3}{2}.

Step 3: Coordinates of CC

Looking at the graph, point CC seems to be at (2,0)(-2, 0).

Step 4: Find the coordinates of DD

To ensure that line CDCD is parallel to line ABAB, the slope of CDCD must also be 32\frac{3}{2}. Let the coordinates of DD be (xD,yD)(x_D, y_D). Using the slope formula for points C(2,0)C(-2, 0) and D(xD,yD)D(x_D, y_D): mCD=yD0xD(2)=yDxD+2m_{CD} = \frac{y_D - 0}{x_D - (-2)} = \frac{y_D}{x_D + 2} Set this equal to the slope of line ABAB, which is 32\frac{3}{2}: yDxD+2=32\frac{y_D}{x_D + 2} = \frac{3}{2} Cross-multiply to solve for yDy_D: 2yD=3(xD+2)2y_D = 3(x_D + 2) 2yD=3xD+62y_D = 3x_D + 6 yD=3xD+62y_D = \frac{3x_D + 6}{2}

Thus, any point D(xD,yD)D(x_D, y_D) on line CDCD can be found by choosing a specific value for xDx_D and solving for yDy_D. For instance, if xD=0x_D = 0 (a logical choice based on the graph's symmetry), we have: yD=3(0)+62=62=3y_D = \frac{3(0) + 6}{2} = \frac{6}{2} = 3

So, the coordinates of DD could be (0,3)(0, 3).

Final Coordinates:

The coordinates of point DD such that line CDCD is parallel to line ABAB are D(0,3)D(0, 3).

Would you like more details on any part of the solution, or any clarification?

Here are five related questions to explore further:

  1. How do we determine if two lines are perpendicular instead of parallel?
  2. What is the slope of a horizontal line, and how does it compare to a vertical line?
  3. Can two lines with the same slope ever intersect?
  4. What is the equation of line ABAB in slope-intercept form?
  5. How can you find the midpoint of line segment ABAB?

Tip: When two lines are parallel, their slopes are equal. Use this property to verify parallelism algebraically.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry
Parallel Lines
Slopes

Formulas

Slope formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
Slope of parallel lines: m1 = m2

Theorems

Two lines are parallel if and only if their slopes are equal

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10