If $(1, 2), (4, y), (x, 6)$ and $(3, 5)$ are the vertices of a parallelogram taken in order,find $x$ and $y$.

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A) Let the vertices of the parallelogram $ABCD$ be $A(1, 2), B(4, y), C(x, 6),$ and $D(3, 5).$
In a parallelogram,the diagonals bisect each other at the same point $O.$
Therefore,$O$ is the midpoint of both diagonals $AC$ and $BD.$
The midpoint of diagonal $AC$ is given by $\left(\frac{1+x}{2}, \frac{2+6}{2}\right) = \left(\frac{x+1}{2}, 4\right).$
The midpoint of diagonal $BD$ is given by $\left(\frac{4+3}{2}, \frac{y+5}{2}\right) = \left(\frac{7}{2}, \frac{y+5}{2}\right).$
Since both represent the same point $O,$ we equate their coordinates:
$\frac{x+1}{2} = \frac{7}{2} \implies x+1 = 7 \implies x = 6.$
$4 = \frac{y+5}{2} \implies 8 = y+5 \implies y = 3.$
Thus,$x = 6$ and $y = 3.$

Explore More

Similar Questions

Find the area of the triangle formed by the points $P(-1.5, 3)$,$Q(6, -2)$,and $R(-3, 4)$ (in square units).

Determine the ratio in which the line $2x + y - 4 = 0$ divides the line segment joining the points $A(2, -2)$ and $B(3, 7)$.

Determine if the points $(1,5), (2,3),$ and $(-2,-11)$ are collinear.

The Class $X$ students of a secondary school in Krishinagar have been allotted a rectangular plot of land for their gardening activity. Saplings of Gulmohar are planted on the boundary at a distance of $1\, m$ from each other. There is a triangular grassy lawn in the plot as shown in the Figure. The students are to sow seeds of flowering plants on the remaining area of the plot. Taking $A$ as origin,find the coordinates of the vertices of the triangle.

Difficult
View Solution

Find the distance between the following pairs of points: $(2,3)$ and $(4,1)$.

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo