Math Problem Statement

ABCD below is a square. What are the coordinates of point C?

Solution

We are given that ABCD is a square, and the coordinates of points AA and DD are:

  • A(3,4)A(3, 4)
  • D(10,4)D(10, 4)

Since ABCDABCD is a square, the side lengths must all be equal, and the sides are perpendicular to each other.

Step 1: Calculate the side length of the square

The distance between points AA and DD is along the horizontal (x-axis), so we can calculate the side length using the difference in the x-coordinates of AA and DD:

Side length=103=7\text{Side length} = |10 - 3| = 7

Step 2: Determine the coordinates of BB and CC

  • The side ABAB is vertical, parallel to the y-axis, so the x-coordinate of point BB is the same as point AA, which is 3.
  • Since the side length is 7, we add 7 to the y-coordinate of AA, which gives us the y-coordinate of point BB:

B(3,4+7)=B(3,11)B(3, 4 + 7) = B(3, 11)

  • Similarly, point CC is directly to the right of point BB, so it will have the same y-coordinate as BB, which is 11.
  • The x-coordinate of point CC will be the same as point DD, which is 10.

Thus, the coordinates of point CC are:

C(10,11)C(10, 11)

Final Answer:

The coordinates of point CC are (10,11)(10, 11).

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How would you calculate the distance between any two points on a plane?
  2. What is the general method to find the coordinates of a point in a square?
  3. How can you determine the area of a square using its side length?
  4. How would the problem change if the square was rotated?
  5. What are the properties of squares and how can they be applied to find unknown points?

Tip: To find coordinates in a square, always check if sides are parallel to the axes. This makes the calculation straightforward!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Coordinate Geometry
Properties of Squares

Formulas

Distance formula between two points
Properties of squares: equal sides and perpendicularity

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem (implicitly used for coordinate verification)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8