Math Problem Statement
Solution
The image shows a math problem in German. Here's the translated version of the problem:
Draw the points
- A (2|1),
- B (2|3),
- and C (-4|3) in a coordinate system.
Tasks:
- (a) Add a point D so that the quadrilateral ABCD is a rectangle. Provide the coordinates of point D.
- (b) Draw the diagonals AC and BD. Provide the coordinates of the intersection point P of the diagonals.
- (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:
To form a rectangle, the opposite sides must be parallel and of equal length. Therefore, point D must be at , as it ensures that and , 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 and .
- Diagonal connects and .
- Diagonal connects and .
To find the intersection point, we calculate the midpoint of either diagonal:
- Midpoint formula:
- Using points and :
So, the intersection point 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 becomes 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:
- How do you find the slope of a line between two points?
- What is the formula for calculating the distance between two points?
- How would you determine if a given quadrilateral is a square instead of a rectangle?
- How can you reflect a point over the x-axis?
- 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