What type of quadrilateral is formed by connecting the points (0,0), (3x,b), (18x,b), and (15x,0)? Explain.
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To determine the type of quadrilateral formed by connecting these points, we can first observe the given coordinates:
(0,0), (3x,b), (18x,b), and (15x,0)
Now, let's analyze the sides of the quadrilateral:
1. The distance between (0,0) and (3x,b) can be found using the distance formula:
d₁ = √[(3x - 0)² + (b - 0)²]
2. The distance between (3x,b) and (18x,b) can also be found using the distance formula:
d₂ = √[(18x - 3x)² + (b - b)²]
3. The distance between (18x,b) and (15x,0) can be found using the distance formula:
d₃ = √[(15x - 18x)² + (0 - b)²]
4. Finally, the distance between (15x,0) and (0,0) can be found using the distance formula:
d₄ = √[(0 - 15x)² + (0 - 0)²]
Now, let's analyze the angles of the quadrilateral:
1. The angle formed at (3x,b) can be calculated using the slope formula:
m₁ = (b - 0) / (3x - 0)
2. The angle formed at (18x,b) can also be calculated using the slope formula:
m₂ = (b - b) / (18x - 3x)
3. The angle formed at (15x,0) can be calculated using the slope formula:
m₃ = (0 - b) / (15x - 18x)
4. The angle formed at (0,0) can be calculated using the slope formula:
m₄ = (0 - 0) / (0 - 15x)
After calculating both the distances and angles, we can determine the type of quadrilateral based on the properties of its sides and angles. For example, if all four angles are right angles (90 degrees), then the quadrilateral is a rectangle. Alternatively, if opposite sides are parallel and equal in length, then the quadrilateral is a parallelogram.
To solve this problem, you need to calculate the distances using the distance formula and the angles using the slope formula. Then, analyze the properties of the sides and angles to identify the type of quadrilateral formed.