Coordinates of Fourth Vertex of Parallelogram
CAT 2022 Slot 1 · QA · Easy · Coordinate Geometry
Let be a parallelogram such that the coordinates of its three vertices are , and , respectively. Then, the coordinates of the vertex are
- A.
(-4, 5)
- B.
(4, 5)
- C.
(-3, 4)
- D.
(0, 11)
Answer
A
Explanation
In a parallelogram , the diagonals and bisect each other. Thus, the midpoint of is equal to the midpoint of .
Midpoint of
Let . Midpoint of
Equating coordinates:
So, the coordinates of are .
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