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Geometry Difficulty 2.9 Junior Find the answer

The points P(3,2),Q(3,1),R(7,1)P(3,-2), Q(3,1), R(7,1), and SS form a rectangle. What are the coordinates of SS?

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Solution

Since PP and QQ have the same xx-coordinate, then side PQPQ of the rectangle is vertical. This means that side SRSR must also be vertical, and so the xx-coordinate of SS is the same as the xx-coordinate of RR, which is 7. Since QQ and RR have the same yy-coordinate, then side QRQR of the rectangle is horizontal. This means that side PSPS must also be horizontal, and so the yy-coordinate of SS is the same as the yy-coordinate of PP, which is -2. Thus, the coordinates of SS are (7,2)(7,-2).

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