coordinate proofs Flashcards
1
Q
how do i prove a quad is a trapezoid?
A
1 pair of parallel sides
(slope 2x)
2
Q
how do i prove a quad is an isosceles trapezoid
A
1 pair parallel sides and 1 pair congruent legs
(slope and distance 2x)
3
Q
how do i prove a quad is a parallelogram
A
-2 pairs of opposite sides parallel sides (slope 2x)
-2 pairs of opposite sides are congruent (distance 2x)
-2 pair of opposite sides both parallel and congruent (slope 2x, distance 2x)
Diagonals bisect each other (Use midpoint formula)
4
Q
how do i prove a quad is a rectangle?
A
1) prove that its a parallelogram first (choose one method)
ex: 2 pairs of opposite sides
2) prove that it is a rectangle
5
Q
A