Find the fourth vertex F of this polygon FEGH given that it should be a rectangle.
Options
A
(-3, 4)
B
(-3, 3)
C
(-4, 4)
D
(-4, 3)
Answer & Analysis
Answer
D
Analysis
Question Analysis
Determine the fourth vertex of a rectangle using coordinate - plane properties, specifically the relationships between opposite sides and right angles.
Key Concept Explanation
In a rectangle, opposite sides are parallel and equal in length. The sides are perpendicular to each other (right angles). If two points and are on a horizontal line, ; if on a vertical line, .
Step - by - Step Solution
1. Identify the coordinates of the given points: , , .
For a rectangle, side is parallel to side , and side is parallel to side .
Since is a vertical line ( for both
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