I can use slope to solve problems involving parallel lines including quadrilaterals figure JKLM has as its vertics the points J(4, 4), K(2, 1), L(-3, 2), and M(-1, 5). Is JKLM a parallelogram? explain your reasoning
Parallelogram have two sets of parallel sides.
You need to find the slope of all four sides and compare them.
ANSWER: Yes, this is a parallelogram
Make sure you include your justifications for the yes.
Tell me what sides are parallel to each other and what their slopes are.
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To determine if the quadrilateral JKLM is a parallelogram, we need to compare the slopes of its sides.
Let's find the slopes of all four sides using the formula:
slope = (change in y-coordinates) / (change in x-coordinates).
Slope of side JK:
change in y-coordinates = 1 - 4 = -3
change in x-coordinates = 2 - 4 = -2
slope = (-3) / (-2) = 3/2
Slope of side KL:
change in y-coordinates = 2 - 1 = 1
change in x-coordinates = -3 - 2 = -5
slope = 1 / (-5) = -1/5
Slope of side LM:
change in y-coordinates = 5 - 2 = 3
change in x-coordinates = -1 - (-3) = 2
slope = 3 / 2 = 3/2
Slope of side MJ (the opposite side of JK):
change in y-coordinates = 4 - 5 = -1
change in x-coordinates = 4 - (-1) = 5
slope = (-1) / 5 = -1/5
Comparing the slopes, we find that the slopes of sides JK and MJ are equal (3/2 and -1/5, respectively). The slopes of sides KL and LM are also equal (-1/5 and 3/2, respectively). This means that opposite sides of JKLM have equal slopes.
Since JKLM has two pairs of parallel lines, it meets the definition of a parallelogram. Thus, we can conclude that JKLM is indeed a parallelogram.
I hope this explanation helps you understand how to determine if a quadrilateral is a parallelogram using the slopes of its sides. If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, feel free to ask!