Coordinate Geometry - Area of Rectilinear Figures

Coordinate Geometry - Area of Rectilinear Figures

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The diagram shows the kite \(PQRS\). Given that the coordinates of points \(P\), \(Q\), \(R\) and \(S\) are \((4, 5)\), \((-4, -4)\), \((a, b)\) and \((0, 7)\) respectively where \(a\) and \(b\) are constants, find

  1. the coordinates of \(R\),
  2. the equation of \(QP\),
  3. the area of \(PQRS\).

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Answer:(a) \(\left(-\frac{596}{137},\frac{1101}{137}\right)\); (b) \(y=\frac98x+\frac12\); (c) \(52\) units\(^2\).

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