Math Problem Statement
A rectangle is oriented so that its sides form vertical and horizontal lines. Two vertices of a rectangle are (−4, −3) and (6, 5). Do you have enough information to determine the other two vertices?
Solution
Yes, we can determine the other two vertices of the rectangle.
Given:
- Two vertices of the rectangle: and .
- The rectangle's sides are aligned with vertical and horizontal lines, which means the rectangle's sides are parallel to the x- and y-axes.
Steps to find the other two vertices:
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Determine the x- and y-coordinates of the other vertices: Since the rectangle's sides are parallel to the axes, the other two vertices will share either the same x-coordinate or the same y-coordinate as one of the given vertices.
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Vertices sharing the same x-coordinate:
- The first given vertex is , and the second is .
- The x-coordinates of these two vertices are different, so the other two vertices will share either or as their x-coordinate.
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Find the other two vertices:
- One vertex will have the x-coordinate and the y-coordinate of the second vertex, . This gives us the vertex .
- The other vertex will have the x-coordinate and the y-coordinate of the first vertex, . This gives us the vertex .
Conclusion:
The four vertices of the rectangle are:
- (given)
- (given)
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5 Related Questions:
- How do you identify the dimensions of the rectangle from its vertices?
- What is the area of this rectangle?
- How would you calculate the perimeter of this rectangle?
- Can a rectangle have its sides not aligned with the coordinate axes? If so, how would the vertices be calculated?
- How would you find the diagonal length of this rectangle?
Tip:
Always remember that when dealing with rectangles aligned with axes, the x- and y-coordinates of opposite vertices are either the same or different by the length of the sides. This property makes it easier to find missing vertices.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Rectangles
Coordinate Geometry
Formulas
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Theorems
Properties of Rectangles
Properties of Coordinates for Vertices on Axis-Aligned Rectangles
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8