If (1, 2), (4, y), (x, 6) and (3, 5) are the vertices of a parallelogram taken in order, find x and y
Let (1, 2), (4, y), (x, 6), and (3, 5) are the coordinates of A, B, C, D vertices of a parallelogram ABCD.
Intersectionpoint O of diagonal AC and BD also divides these diagonals.
Therefore, O is the mid-point of AC and BD
If O is the mid-point of AC, then the coordinates of O are:
() = (, 4)
If O is the mid-point of BD, then the coordinates of O are:
(, ) = (, )
Since both the coordinates are of the same point O
x + 1 = 7
x = 6
And,
= 4
5 + y = 8
y = 3