Math Problem Statement

What are the coordinates of point C in the square ABCD, given that A is at (3, 5) and D is at (10, 5)?

Solution

We are given that the figure ABCDABCD is a square, and we are provided with the coordinates of points A(3,5)A(3, 5) and D(10,5)D(10, 5). The problem is to find the coordinates of point CC.

Step-by-step analysis:

  1. Coordinates of AA and DD:

    • A(3,5)A(3, 5)
    • D(10,5)D(10, 5)

    These two points lie on a horizontal line, as they share the same yy-coordinate, meaning the side ADAD is parallel to the xx-axis.

  2. Length of side ADAD: Since ABCDABCD is a square, the length of each side is the same. The distance between AA and DD (which is the side length of the square) is the difference in their xx-coordinates: Distance=103=7\text{Distance} = 10 - 3 = 7

  3. Coordinates of BB: Point BB is directly above point AA since ABAB is vertical, and the distance between AA and BB is equal to the side length of the square (7). Therefore, the xx-coordinate of BB will be the same as AA's, and its yy-coordinate will be: B(3,5+7)=B(3,12)B(3, 5 + 7) = B(3, 12)

  4. Coordinates of CC: Since BCBC is horizontal, the yy-coordinate of CC will be the same as that of BB, and its xx-coordinate will be the same as DD's. Therefore, the coordinates of CC will be: C(10,12)C(10, 12)

Thus, the coordinates of point CC are (10,12)\boxed{(10, 12)}.


Would you like more details on this solution or have any questions?

Here are five related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How would the coordinates change if ABCDABCD was not a square but a rectangle?
  2. What is the perimeter of the square ABCDABCD?
  3. How can you find the area of square ABCDABCD?
  4. What are the coordinates of the center of square ABCDABCD?
  5. How would you determine the slope of line ACAC?

Tip: When working with geometric figures on a coordinate plane, using the properties of shapes (like parallel sides and equal lengths) can simplify finding unknown coordinates.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry
Properties of Squares
Distance Formula

Formulas

Distance = |x2 - x1|

Theorems

Properties of a square (equal side lengths, parallel sides)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8