Kimya said “Coordinate System Puzzle Solution with Parallelogram Configuration”
Answer:
To solve the question about finding the distance from point D (Gülçin’s house) to the origin in the coordinate plane where there’s a parallelogram configuration, we need to analyze the given details in the problem.
Step 1: Understanding the Problem
The question provides a coordinate plane showing four neighbors’ houses forming a parallelogram ABCD. Our task is to find the distance from point D (where Gülçin’s house is located) to the origin (0,0).
The given coordinates are:
- A (1, 4)
- B (7, 1)
- C (12, 3)
- We need to find D(x, y)
Step 2: Find the Coordinates of Point D
Using the properties of a parallelogram and given points, particularly noting that opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal and parallel, we can find D:
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The midpoint formula can help find the center of diagonals, which intersect each other in a parallelogram:
- Midpoint of AC = Midpoint of BD
- The midpoint of AC is calculated as:\text{Midpoint of AC} = \left(\frac{1 + 12}{2}, \frac{4 + 3}{2}\right) = \left(\frac{13}{2}, \frac{7}{2}\right)
- The midpoint of BD can similarly be found.
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Using the condition Midpoint of AC = Midpoint of BD:
- Let D = (x, y)
- Midpoint of D and B (7, 1) also occurs at ((\frac{13}{2}, \frac{7}{2})).
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Set up equations:
\frac{x + 7}{2} = \frac{13}{2} \\ \frac{y + 1}{2} = \frac{7}{2}Solving for x and y:
- (x + 7 = 13) → (x = 6)
- (y + 1 = 7) → (y = 6)
Therefore, D = (6, 6).
Step 3: Calculate the Distance from D to Origin
Using the distance formula, find the distance from D(6, 6) to the Origin(0, 0).
The distance formula is:
Substitute the given values where (x1, y1) = (6, 6) and (x2, y2) = (0, 0):
Final Answer:
The distance from D (Gülçin’s house) to the origin is 6\sqrt{2} cm. Thus, the correct option is B.