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The two opposite vertices of a square are (–1, 2) and (3, 2). Find the co-ordinates of the other two vertices. [4 MARKS]


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Let ABCD be a square and two opposite vertices of it are A(-1, 2) and C(3, 2). ABCD is a square.


The Two Opposite Vertices Of A Square Are (–1, 2) And (3, ...


Since ABCD is a square.
AB=BC
AB2=BC2
[Distance between the points is given by
(x1x2)2+(y1y2)2]
(x+1)2+(y2)2=(x3)2+(y2)2
x2+2x+1=x26x+9
2x+6x=91=8
8x=8x=1
ABC is right Δ at B, then
AC2=AB2+BC2 (Pythagoras theorem)
(3+1)2+(22)2=(x+1)2+(y2)2+(x3)2+(y2)2
16=2(y2)2+(1+1)2+(13)2
16=2(y2)2+4+42(y2)2=168=8
(y2)2=4y2=±2y=4 and 0
i.e when x = 1 then y = 4 and 0
Co-ordinates of the opposite vertices are: B(1,0) or D(1,4)



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