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Without using distance formula, show that points (– 2, – 1), (4, 0), (3, 3) and (–3, 2) are the vertices of a parallelogram.



Answer -

Let the given point be A (-2, -1) , B (4, 0) , C ( 3, 3) and D (-3, 2)

So now, The slope of AB = (0+1)/(4+2) = 1/6

The slope of CD = (3-2)/(3+3) = 1/6

Hence, slope of AB = Slope of CD

AB  CD

Now,

The slope of BC = (3-0)/(3-4) = 3/-1 = -3

The slope of AD = (2+1)/(-3+2) = 3/-1 = -3

Hence, slope of BC = Slope of AD

 BC  AD

Thus the pair of opposite sides are quadrilateralare parallel, so we can say that ABCD is a parallelogram.

Hence the given vertices, A (-2, -1), B (4, 0), C(3, 3) andD(-3, 2) are vertices of a parallelogram.

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