Math Problem Statement
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: 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:
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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
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