Grades 9-10 Video Solutions 2014-Grades 9-10 Video Solutions 2014 problem8

Grades 9-10 Video Solutions 2014 problem8

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Tom drew a square on a coordinate plane with one diagonal on the x-axis and vertices at (-1, 0) and (5, 0). To find another vertex, calculate the midpoint of the diagonal, giving (2, 0). This point, equidistant from both endpoints, helps identify the perpendicular distance for the square's side. The distance from (2, 0) to either endpoint is 3, so extending this distance perpendicularly creates a square side. The vertex above the x-axis is at (2, 3), making this the correct other vertex coordinate, which aligns with choice B.

Keywords

square

coordinate plane

diagonal

midpoint

vertex