Find the fourth vertex N of this polygon KLMN given that it should be a square.
Options
A
(7, 6)
B
(7, 5)
C
(7, 8)
D
(7, 7)
Answer & Analysis
Answer
A
Analysis
Question Analysis
Determine the fourth vertex of a square using the properties of equal side lengths and perpendicular sides in the coordinate plane.
Key Concept Explanation
In a square, all sides are equal, and adjacent sides are perpendicular. Horizontally - aligned sides have the same - coordinates for their endpoints, and vertically - aligned sides have the same - coordinates for their endpoints.
Step - by - Step Solution
1. Identify the coordinates of the given points: Let , , .
The side is a vertical line segment with length .
The side is a horizontal line segment with length .
Since is a square, the side opposite to
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