given:the coordinates of rhombus WXYZ are W (0,4b), X (2a,0) Y (0,-4b) and Z (-2a,0).
prove: the segments joining the midpoint of a rhombus form a rectangle.
as part of the proof, find the midpoint of line WZ

Question

given:the coordinates of rhombus WXYZ are  W (0,4b), X (2a,0) Y (0,-4b) and Z (-2a,0).
prove: the segments joining the midpoint of a rhombus form a rectangle.
as part of the proof, find the midpoint of line WZ

anonymous · Answer

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king · Answer

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WO=4b
ZO=2a
XO=2a
YO=4b
Find area of 4 triangles
add them to get area of rhombus