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By using the concept of slope, show that the points (– 2, – 1), (4, 0), (3, 3) and (– 3, 2) vertices of a parallelogram.

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To Prove: Given points are of Parallelogram. 

Explanation: Let us Assume that we have points, A (– 2, – 1), B(4, 0), C(3, 3) and D(– 3, 2), are joining the sides as AB, BC, CD, and AD. 

The formula used: The slope of the line, m = \(\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}\)

Now, The slope of Line AB, mAB =\(\frac{0-(-1)}{4-(-2)}\) 

mAB\(\frac{1}{6}\)

The slope of BC, mBC =   \(\frac{3-0}{3-4}\) 

mBC =   \(\frac{3}{-1}\) 

Now, The slope of Line CD, mCD =   \(\frac{2-3}{-3-3}\) 

mCD =   \(\frac{1}{6}\) 

The slope of AD, 

mAD =   \(\frac{2-(-1)}{-3-(-2)}\) 

mAD =   \(\frac{3}{-1}\) 

Here, We can see that, mAB = mCD and mBC = mAD  

i.e, AB||CD and BC||AD 

We know, If opposite side of a quadrilateral are parallel that it is a parallelogram.

Hence, ABCD is a Parallelogram.



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