Math Problem Statement

Draw the points A (2|1), B (2|3), and C (-4|3) in a coordinate system. Add a point D to form a rectangle ABCD. Draw diagonals AC and BD, and find the intersection point P. Reflect point A over the y-axis.

Solution

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Draw the points

  • A (2|1),
  • B (2|3),
  • and C (-4|3) in a coordinate system.

Tasks:

  1. (a) Add a point D so that the quadrilateral ABCD is a rectangle. Provide the coordinates of point D.
  2. (b) Draw the diagonals AC and BD. Provide the coordinates of the intersection point P of the diagonals.
  3. (c) Reflect point A over the y-axis. Provide the coordinates of the reflected point.

Let me walk you through solving the problem:

Part (a):

We need to determine the coordinates of point D to make ABCD a rectangle. Points A, B, and C are given as:

  • A(2,1)A(2, 1)
  • B(2,3)B(2, 3)
  • C(4,3)C(-4, 3)

To form a rectangle, the opposite sides must be parallel and of equal length. Therefore, point D must be at (4,1)(-4, 1), as it ensures that ABCDAB \parallel CD and ADBCAD \parallel BC, creating a rectangle.

So, the coordinates of point D are:
D (-4, 1)


Part (b):

The diagonals of a rectangle intersect at their midpoints. The diagonals here are ACAC and BDBD.

  • Diagonal ACAC connects A(2,1)A(2,1) and C(4,3)C(-4,3).
  • Diagonal BDBD connects B(2,3)B(2,3) and D(4,1)D(-4,1).

To find the intersection point, we calculate the midpoint of either diagonal:

  • Midpoint formula:
    Midpoint=(x1+x22,y1+y22)\text{Midpoint} = \left( \frac{x_1 + x_2}{2}, \frac{y_1 + y_2}{2} \right)
  • Using points A(2,1)A(2, 1) and C(4,3)C(-4, 3): P=(2+(4)2,1+32)=(1,2)P = \left( \frac{2 + (-4)}{2}, \frac{1 + 3}{2} \right) = (-1, 2)

So, the intersection point PP of the diagonals is:
P (-1, 2)


Part (c):

To reflect point A over the y-axis, we change the sign of the x-coordinate of point A:

  • Point A(2,1)A(2, 1) becomes A(2,1)A'(-2, 1) after reflection.

Thus, the coordinates of the reflected point are:
A' (-2, 1)


Would you like any additional details or clarifications on the solution? Here are five related questions for further practice:

  1. How do you find the slope of a line between two points?
  2. What is the formula for calculating the distance between two points?
  3. How would you determine if a given quadrilateral is a square instead of a rectangle?
  4. How can you reflect a point over the x-axis?
  5. How do you find the equation of a line through two given points?

Tip: For any rectangle, the diagonals are always equal in length and bisect each other at their midpoint.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Coordinate Geometry

Formulas

Midpoint formula: (x1 + x2)/2, (y1 + y2)/2
Reflection over y-axis: (-x, y)

Theorems

Diagonals of a rectangle bisect each other

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 8-10