What are the coordinates of the fourth vertex of the parallelogram shown on the right?
Let the coordinate of fourth vertex be (x1, y1) and the point of intersection of diagonals be (x2, y2)
Diagonals of a parallelogram bisects each other
According to the section formula for mid points
⇒ x2 = 3.5
y2
⇒ y2 = 4.5
The point of intersection is (3.5, 4.5)
Again using the section formula for mid points
⇒ 1 + x1 = 7
⇒ x1 = 6
⇒ 1 + y1 = 9
⇒ y1 = 8
The fourth vertex of parallelogram is (6, 8)
In this picture, the mid points of the sides of the large triangle are joined to make a small triangle inside.
Calculate the coordinates of the vertices of the large triangle.
Let the three coordinates of the larger triangle be (x1, y1), (x2, y2) and (x3, y3)
The three mid points on the three sides are (3, 3) , (4, 2) , (5, 4)
According to the section formula for mid points
⇒ x1 + x2 = 6 …Equation(i)
⇒ x2 + x3 = 8 …Equation (ii)
⇒ x3 + x1 = 10 …Equation(iii)
Solving Equation (i) ,(ii) and (iii)
x2 = 6 - x1
Putting this value in equation (ii) we get
x3 - x1 = 2 …Equation (iv)
Solving Equation (iii) & (iv)
2x3 = 12
⇒ x3 = 6
Putting in Equation (iv)
6 - x1 = 2
⇒ x1 = 4
Putting this value in equation (i)
4 + x2 = 6
⇒ x2 = 2
⇒ y1 + y2 = 6 …Equation (v)
⇒ y2 + y3 = 4 …Equation (vi)
⇒ y3 + y1 = 8 …Equation (vii)
Solving Equation (v) ,(vi) and (vii)
y2 = 6 - y1
Putting this value in equation (vi) we get
y3 - y1 = - 2 …Equation (viii)
Solving Equation (vii) & (viii)
2y3 = 6
⇒ y3 = 3
Putting in Equation (viii)
3 - y1 = - 2
⇒ y1 = 5
Putting this value in equation (v)
5 + y2 = 6
⇒ y2 = 1
The Vertices of the larger triangle are (4,5) , (2,1) , (6,3)
A parallelogram is drawn with the lines joining (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) to the origin as adjacent sides. What are the coordinates of the fourth vertex?
Let the coordinate of fourth vertex be (a1, b1) and the point of intersection of diagonals be (a2, b2)
Diagonals of a parallelogram bisects each other
According to the section formula for mid points
a2
⇒ a2 = 0.5(x1 + x2)
b2
⇒ b2 = 0.5(y1 + y2)
The point of intersection is (0.5(x1 + x2), 0.5(y1 + y2))
Again using the section formula for mid points
⇒ a1 = x1 + x2
⇒ b1 = y1 + y2
The fourth vertex of parallelogram is (x1 + x2, y1 + y2)
Prove that in any parallelogram, the sum of the square of all sides is equal to the sum of the squares of the diagonals.
In the parallelogram ABCD, AB = CD & AD = BC
Let DF and CE be two perpendiculars drawn on AB
In ΔAEC using Pythagoras theorem we can say
AC2 = AE2 + CE2
Since AE = AB + BE so we can say
⇒ AC2 = (AB + BE)2 + CE2
AC2 = AB2 + BE2 + 2 × AB × BE + CE2 …Equation (i)
In ΔDBF using Pythagoras theorem we can say
DB2 = DF2 + BF2
Since BF = AB - AF so we can say
⇒ DB2 = (AB - AF)2 + DF2
DB2 = AB2 + AF2 - 2 × AB × AF + DF2 …Equation (ii)
In ΔDAF & ΔCBE
DA = CB (Opposite sides of a parallelogram)
DF = CE (DCEF is a rectangle)
∠DFA = ∠ CEB (Perpendiculars)
So ΔDAF & ΔCBE are congruent by S.A.S. axiom of congruency
AF = BE (Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangle)
Adding Equation (i) and (ii)
AC2 + DB2 = AB2 + AF2 - 2 × AB × AF + DF2 + AB2 + BE2 + 2 × AB × BE + CE2
⇒ AC2 + DB2 = AB2 + AF2 + DF2 + AB2 + BE2 + CE2
(Since AF = BE)
Since AB = CD (Opposite side of parallelogram)
⇒ AC2 + DB2 = AB2 + AF2 + DF2 + CD2 + BE2 + CE2
Using Pythagoras theorem
⇒ AC2 + DB2 = AB2 + AD2 + CD2 + BC2
Hence Proved
The coordinates of two points A, B are (3, 2) and (8, 7).
i) Calculate the coordinates of the point P on AB such that AP : PB = 2 : 3
ii) Calculate the coordinates of the point Q on AB such that AQ : QB = 3 : 2
(i) The points are A(3,2) , B(8,7)
AP : PB = 2 : 3(Given)
P(x,y) = (5,4)
(ii) The points are A(3,2) , B(8,7)
AQ : QB = 3 : 2(Given)
Q(x,y) = (6,5)
The coordinates of the vertices of a quadrilateral are (2, 1), (5, 3), (8, 7), (4, 9) in order.
i) Find the coordinates of the midpoints of all sides.
ii) Prove that the quadrilateral with these midpoints as vertices is a parallelogram.
Let the mid points be A, B, C, D
Using the section formula for mid points
A(x, y)
A(x, y)
A(x, y) = (3.5,2)
B(x, y)
B(x, y)
B(x, y) = (6.5,5)
C(x, y)
C(x, y)
C(x, y) = (6,8)
D(x, y)
D(x, y)
D(x, y) = (3,5)
(ii) Length AB = √((6.5 - 3.5)2 + (5 - 2)2)
Length AB = 3√2 units
Length BC = √((6.5 - 6)2 + (5 - 8)2)
Length BC = √9.25 units
Length CD = √((6 - 3)2 + (8 - 5)2)
Length CD = 3√2 units
Length DA = √((3.5 - 3)2 + (2 - 5)2)
Length DA = √9.25 units
Since the lengths of opposite sides are equal hence it forms a parallelogram.
Hence the quadrilateral forms a parallelogram by joining the mid points .
In the picture, the midpoints of the sides of the large quadrilateral are joined to draw the small quadrilateral inside.
i) Find the coordinates of the fourth vertex of the small quadrilateral.
ii) Find the coordinates of the other three vertices of the large quadrilateral.
Let the three vertices of larger quadrilateral be A, B ,C
⇒ A(x) = 4
⇒ A(y) = 5
A(4 ,5)
⇒ B(x) = 8
⇒ B(y) = 7
B(8,7)
⇒ C(x) = 14
⇒ C(y) = 5
C(14,5)
Let the fourth vertex of the smaller quadrilateral be (a,b)
⇒ a = 8
⇒ b = 3
Three vertices of larger quadrilateral are A(4 ,5) , B(8,7) & C(14,5) and the fourth vertex of the smaller quadrilateral is (8,3)
The vertices of a triangle are the points with coordinates (3, 5), (9, 13), (10, 6). Prove that the triangle is isosceles. Calculate is area.
The three vertices are (3, 5), (9, 13), (10, 6)
Length of first side = √((9 - 3)2 + (13 - 5)2)
⇒ Length of first side = √(62 + 82)
⇒ Length of first side = 10 units
Length of second side = √((10 - 9)2 + (6 - 13)2)
⇒ Length of second side = √(12 + 72)
⇒ Length of second side = √50 units
Length of third side = √((10 - 3)2 + (6 - 5)2)
⇒ Length of third side = √(72 + 12)
⇒ Length of third side = √50 units
Since the length of second and third sides are equal so the triangle is isosceles
Length of height
Length of height = √75 units
Area = 0.5 × base × height
⇒ Area = 12.5 × 1.732
⇒ Area = 12.5 × 1.732 = 10.768 sq. units
The coordinates of the vertices of a triangle are (–1, 5), (3, 7), (3, 1). Find the coordinates of its centroid.
The three coordinates are ( - 1, 5) , (3, 7) , (3, 1)
Let the centroid be C(x1, y1)
The Coordinates of centroid is
The centre of circle is (1, 2) and (3, 2) is a point on it. Find the coordinates of the other end of the diameter through this point.
Centre of circle is (1, 2)
Point (3, 2)
Let the coordinates of the other end be (x1,y1)
Using the section formula for mid points
⇒ 3 + x1 = 2
⇒ x1 = - 1
⇒ 2 + y1 = 4
⇒ y1 = 2
Answer : The Other point is ( - 1 , 2)
Prove that the points (1, 8), (2, 5), (3, 7) are on the same line.
The three points are (1, 8) ,(2, 5) ,(3, 7)
Slope of First two points
Slope of First two points = - 3
The Equation of line between first two points :
y - 8 = - 3(x - 1)
⇒ y - 8 = - 3x + 3
⇒ 3x + y = 11
We put the point (3, 7) in the above equation.
On solving we will find the point doesn’t satisfy the equation.
Hence the three points doesn’t lie on a straight line.
Find the coordinates of two other points on the line joining (–1, 4) and (1, 2).
The two points are ( - 1, 4) ,(1,2)
Slope of two points
Slope of two points = - 1
The Equation of line between two points :
y - 2 = - 1 (x–1)
⇒ x + y - 3 = 0
Putting x = 0 in the above equation we get y = 3
Putting y = 0 in the above equation we get x = 3
So the other two points are (0,3) (3,0)
x1, x2, x3,… and y1, y2, y3,… are arithmetic sequences. Prove that all points with coordinates in the sequence (x1, y1), (x2, y2), (x3, y3),… are on the same line.
Let the common difference between the x - coordinate be dx , between the y - coordinate be dy
The three points can be written in terms of their common difference as (x1, y1), (x1 + dx, y1 + dy), (x1 + 2dx, y1 + 2dy)
Slope of first two points
⇒ Slope of first two points
Slope of last two points
⇒ Slope of last two points
Since the slope of first two points and last two points are same hence they are on the same line.
Hence proved
Prove that if the point (x1, y1), (x2, y2), (x3, y3) are on a line, so are (3x1 + 2y1,3x1 – 2y1), (3x2 + 2y2,3x2 – 2y2), (3x3 + 2y3,3x3 – 2y3). Would this be true if we take other numbers instead of 3 and 2?
The three points are say A(x1, y1), B(x2, y2), C(x3, y3)
Since they lie on a line so slope of any two points are always equal
…Equation (i)
The other set of three points are say P(3x1 + 2y1,3x1 – 2y1), Q(3x2 + 2y2,3x2 – 2y2), R(3x3 + 2y3,3x3 – 2y3)
Since they also lie on a line so slope between any two points is always equal
Applying Componendo and dividendo we get
Applying Invertendo we get
…Equation (ii)
Since Equation (i) & Equation (ii) are similar so the points P,Q and R lie on the line joining A,B & C
Hence Proved
Yes it is possible if we take multiples of 2 and 3
Find the equation of the line joining (1, 2) and (2, 4). In this, find the sequence of y coordinates of those points with the consecutive natural numbers 3, 4, 5, … as the x coordinates.
Slope of the line
⇒ Slope of the line = 2
Equation of line :
y - 2 = 2(x - 1)
⇒ 2x - y = 0
⇒ y = 2x
Value of y for consecutive natural numbers :
Find the equation of the line joining (–1, 3), (2, 5). Prove that if (x, y) is a point on this line, so is (x + 3, y + 2).
Slope of the line
⇒ Slope of the line
Equation of line :
⇒ 3(y - 5) = 2(x - 2)
⇒ 2x - 3y + 11 = 0 …Equation (i)
Putting x = x + 3 and y = y + 2 in the above equation we get
2(x + 3) - 3(y + 2) + 11 = 0
⇒ 2x - 3y + 11 = 0
Since it again gives the same equation as (i) so it is a point on this line.
Hence Proved
Prove that for any number x, the point (x, 2x + 3) is on the line joining (–1, 1), (2, 7).
Slope of the line
⇒ Slope of the line = 2
Equation of line :
y - 2 = 2(x - 7)
⇒ 2x - y - 12 = 0
Putting x = x and y = 2x + 3 in the above equation we get
2x - (2x + 3) - 12 = 0
which satisfies the above equation
Hence Proved
The x coordinate of a point on the slanted (blue) line in the picture is 3.
i) What is its y coordinate?
ii) What is the slope of the line?
iii) Write the equation of the line.
(i) Let the y coordinate be a
tan 600
⇒ a = 2√3
The y coordinate is 2√3
(ii) Slope = tan 600
⇒ Slope of line = √3
(iii) Equation of line:
y - 0 = √3(x - 1)
⇒ √3x - y - √3 = 0
In the picture, ABCD is a square. Prove that for any point on the diagonal BD, the sum of the x and y coordinates is zero.
Slope of diagonal AC
⇒ Slope of diagonal AC = 1
Since diagonals of a square are perpendicular to each other
Slope of diagonal AC × Slope of diagonal BD = - 1
⇒ Slope of diagonal BD = - 1
Origin (0,0) is a point on the diagonal
Equation of diagonal BD:
y = - x
⇒ x + y = 0
Hence Proved
Prove that for any point on the line intersecting the axes in this picture, the sum of the x and y coordinates is 3.
Length of x intercept (a) = 3 units
Length of y intercept (b) = 3 units
According to slope intercept form , the equation of the line is
⇒ x + y = 3
Proved
Find the equation of the circle with centre at the org in and radius 5. Write the coordinates of eight points on this circle.
Radius = 5 units
Equation of circle:
x2 + y2 = 25
Consider x = 0
⇒ y2 = 25
⇒ y = ±5
Again Consider y = 0
⇒ x2 = 25
⇒ x = ±5
Consider x = y
2x2 = 25
Consider x = - y
2x2 = 25
Hence the Eight points are:
Let (x, y) be a point on the circle with the line joining (0, 1) and (2, 3) as diameter. Prove that x2 + y2 – 2x – 4y + 3 = 0. Find the coordinates of the points where this circle cuts the x axis.
Two diametrically Opposite points are (0,1),(2,3)
Equation of circle for two Diametrically Opposite points:
(x - 0)(x - 2) + (y - 1)(y - 3) = 0
⇒ x2 - 2x + y2 - 4y + 3 = 0
When the circle cuts the x axis the y coordinate is 0
⇒ x2 - 2x + 3 = 0
Discriminant = ( - 2)2 - 4 × 1 × 3
Discriminant = - 8
Since Discriminant is negative so the roots are imaginary
Hence the circle doesn’t cut the x - axis at any point.
What is the equation of the circle in the picture below?
The X and Y axis meets the circle at point O
The line joining the two points (0,2) and (4,0) forms the diameter of the circle.
Let the centre of the circle be C(x, y)
Using Section Formula for mid points
⇒ C(x) = 2
⇒ C(y) = 1
The coordinate of Center is (2, 1)
Radius of Circle = √((4 - 2)2 + (0 - 1)2)
⇒ Radius = √5 units
So the equation of circle is:
(x - 2)2 + (y - 1)2 = 5
⇒ x2 + y2 - 4x - 2y + 5 = 5
x2 + y2 - 4x - 2y = 0