Math Problem Statement

Identify the figure with the vertices K (-1, 1), L (3, 4), M (6, 0), and N (2, -3). Find the perimeter and area of the figure.

Solution

Let's solve this problem based on the coordinates provided.

Part A: Identify the figure

We have the following vertices:

  • K = (-1, 1)
  • L = (3, 4)
  • M = (6, 0)
  • N = (2, -3)

The figure connects four points in the coordinate plane. To classify the shape, we calculate the distances between each pair of adjacent vertices and check if opposite sides are parallel or equal in length.

Part B: Perimeter and Area Calculation

Step 1: Calculate the lengths of the sides

We'll use the distance formula: Distance between (x1,y1) and (x2,y2)=(x2x1)2+(y2y1)2\text{Distance between } (x_1, y_1) \text{ and } (x_2, y_2) = \sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2} We will calculate the distances for the sides KL, LM, MN, and NK.

Step 2: Calculate the perimeter by summing all side lengths.

Step 3: Calculate the area

Since the shape is a quadrilateral, we can use the Shoelace Theorem (also known as the Surveyor's formula) for finding the area: Area=12x1y2+x2y3+x3y4+x4y1(y1x2+y2x3+y3x4+y4x1)\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \left| x_1y_2 + x_2y_3 + x_3y_4 + x_4y_1 - (y_1x_2 + y_2x_3 + y_3x_4 + y_4x_1) \right|

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry
Polygons
Quadrilaterals
Distance Formula
Area Calculation

Formulas

Distance formula: d = √((x2 - x1)^2 + (y2 - y1)^2)
Shoelace Theorem for area: Area = 1/2 * |x1y2 + x2y3 + x3y4 + x4y1 - (y1x2 + y2x3 + y3x4 + y4x1)|

Theorems

Shoelace Theorem
Distance Formula

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11