*3 coordinates of parallelogram STUV

In summary, we have a conversation about finding the value of lambda in a given equation. The conversation includes finding the coordinates of a point in a parallelogram and using vector dot products and the distance formula to solve for lambda. Eventually, the value of lambda is found to be -5/9.
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karush
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(a) $\vec{ST} = \pmatrix{9 \\ 9}$
so $V=(5,15)-(9,9)=(-4,6)$

(b) $UV = \pmatrix{-4,6}-\lambda \pmatrix{9,9}$

(c) eq of line $UV$ is $y=x+10$ so from position vector
$\pmatrix{1 \\11}$ we have $11=1+10$

didn't know how to find the value of $\lambda$

(d) ?
 
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  • #2
You have [tex]\displaystyle \begin{align*} x = -4 - 9\lambda \end{align*}[/tex] and [tex]\displaystyle \begin{align*} y = 6 - 9\lambda \end{align*}[/tex], so surely if you have the point [tex]\displaystyle \begin{align*} (x, y) = (1, 11) \end{align*}[/tex] you can find [tex]\displaystyle \begin{align*} \lambda \end{align*}[/tex]...
 
  • #3
For d) i), you can easily apply the distance formula in elementary geometry. You should get
$$\sqrt{(a-1)^2+(17-11)^2}=2\sqrt{13}$$
From that point it's just algebra.
For ii), use this formula involving vector dot products:
$$\theta_{ab}=\arccos\frac{a\cdot b}{\mid \mid a\mid \mid \mid \mid b\mid \mid }$$

(Bandit)
 
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Hello, karush!

[tex]\text{20. Three of the coordinates of parallelogram }STUV [/tex]
. . . .[tex]\text{are: }\:S(\text{-}2,\text{-}2),\:T(7,7),\:U(5,15)[/tex]

[tex]\text{(a) Find the vector }\vec{ST}\text{ and hence the coordinates of }V.[/tex]

The sketch locates point [tex]V.[/tex]
Code:
                  |       (5,15)
                  |       U o
                  |       .   *
                  |     .       * (7.7)
                  |   .           o T
                  | .           * :
                  .           *   :
                . |         *     :
              .   |       *       :
            .     |     *         :-9
          .       |   *           :
      V o         | *             :
    ------.-------*---------------:----
            .   * |               :
            S o - | - - - - - - - *
           (-2,-2)|    -9
Going from [tex]T[/tex] to [tex]S[/tex], we move down 9 and left 9.

Doing the same from [tex]U[/tex] we arrive at [tex]V(-4,6).[/tex]
 
  • #5
soroban said:
Hello, karush!


The sketch locates point [tex]V.[/tex]
Code:
                  |       (5,15)
                  |       U o
                  |       .   *
                  |     .       * (7.7)
                  |   .           o T
                  | .           * :
                  .           *   :
                . |         *     :
              .   |       *       :
            .     |     *         :-9
          .       |   *           :
      V o         | *             :
    ------.-------*---------------:----
            .   * |               :
            S o - | - - - - - - - *
           (-2,-2)|    -9
Going from [tex]T[/tex] to [tex]S[/tex], we move down 9 and left 9.

Doing the same from [tex]U[/tex] we arrive at [tex]V(-4,6).[/tex]

As impressive as your coding skills are, I have to ask, didn't the OP already do all of this?
 
  • #6
Prove It said:
You have [tex]\displaystyle \begin{align*} x = -4 - 9\lambda \end{align*}[/tex] and [tex]\displaystyle \begin{align*} y = 6 - 9\lambda \end{align*}[/tex], so surely if you have the point [tex]\displaystyle \begin{align*} (x, y) = (1, 11) \end{align*}[/tex] you can find [tex]\displaystyle \begin{align*} \lambda \end{align*}[/tex]...

OK from this I get \(\displaystyle \lambda = -\frac{5}{9}\)
 

FAQ: *3 coordinates of parallelogram STUV

What are the 3 coordinates of parallelogram STUV?

The coordinates of the parallelogram STUV can vary depending on its position and size, but generally they will be represented by the points S(x1, y1), T(x2, y2), U(x3, y3), and V(x4, y4).

How do you find the coordinates of a parallelogram using its side lengths and angles?

To find the coordinates of a parallelogram using its side lengths and angles, you can use the law of cosines and the law of sines to solve for the coordinates of each point. Alternatively, you can use vectors and basic geometry principles to determine the coordinates.

Can the coordinates of parallelogram STUV be negative?

Yes, the coordinates of parallelogram STUV can be negative. This is because the coordinates are simply points on a coordinate plane, and they can be located in any quadrant or direction.

How do the coordinates of parallelogram STUV relate to its area and perimeter?

The coordinates of parallelogram STUV do not directly relate to its area and perimeter. However, the coordinates can be used to calculate the lengths of the sides and the angles of the parallelogram, which can then be used to find the area and perimeter using various formulas.

Can the coordinates of parallelogram STUV be used to determine if it is a rectangle?

No, the coordinates alone cannot determine if parallelogram STUV is a rectangle. However, if the coordinates reveal that all four sides are equal in length and all four angles are right angles, then it can be concluded that the parallelogram is a rectangle.

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