Math Problem Statement
Solution
To solve this problem, we need to determine the coordinates of the three remaining vertices of a square with a side length of units, given that one vertex is at and one of its diagonals is along the x-axis.
Explanation:
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Square Properties:
- A square has four sides of equal length and diagonals that bisect each other at right angles (90 degrees).
- Given that one diagonal is along the x-axis, the center of the square will lie on the x-axis, and the diagonals will be perpendicular.
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Diagonal Length:
- The length of a diagonal of a square with a side length is given by:
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Finding the Center:
- Since one vertex is at , and the diagonal is along the x-axis, the center of the square will lie at the midpoint of the diagonal. Thus, the center of the square is at .
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Determining the Vertices:
- The vertices of the square can be found by rotating around the center by 45 degrees (since the diagonals are perpendicular bisectors).
Using the rotation formula around the center: For a 45-degree rotation ():
- First vertex: Rotating by 45 degrees around gives .
- Second vertex: Rotating by 45 degrees around gives .
- The third vertex is already given by the end of the diagonal at .
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Final Coordinates: The coordinates of the three other vertices are:
These match the answer provided in the image.
Would you like further details or have any questions?
Here are some related questions for further exploration:
- What is the equation of a circle circumscribed around this square?
- How do we find the coordinates of a point after rotating it about another point?
- How can we determine the coordinates of the vertices of a rectangle instead of a square given one diagonal?
- What are the properties of a square's diagonals in coordinate geometry?
- How would the answer change if the side length of the square were different?
Tip: When dealing with coordinate geometry problems involving rotations, always remember to use the rotation formulas or visualize the problem geometrically on a graph.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Coordinate Geometry
Rotation
Square Properties
Formulas
Diagonal length of a square = side * sqrt(2)
Rotation formula (x', y') = (x_c + (x - x_c) cos θ - (y - y_c) sin θ, y_c + (x - x_c) sin θ + (y - y_c) cos θ)
Theorems
Properties of a square
Pythagorean Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12
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