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If A (1, 2), B(4, y), C(x, 6) and D(3, 5) are the vertices of a parallelogram ABCD, then find the values of x and y.

Solution

Correct Option: 2

In a parallelogram ABCD, diagonals AC and BD bisect each other, so midpoint of AC equals midpoint of BD. Midpoint of AC: (1+x2,2+62)\left(\frac{1+x}{2}, \frac{2+6}{2}\right). Midpoint of BD: (4+32,y+52)\left(\frac{4+3}{2}, \frac{y+5}{2}\right). Equating x-coords: 1+x2=72\frac{1+x}{2} = \frac{7}{2}, so x=6x=6. Equating y-coords: 82=y+52\frac{8}{2} = \frac{y+5}{2}, so y=3y=3.

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