The vertices of a figure are labeled clockwise A(–4, 2), B(2, 4), C(7, 1), and D(–5, –3). How could you show that the figure is a trapezoid? (Hint: A trapezoid has exactly one pair of parallel sides.)

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anonymous · Answer

Do you mean grade? I'm in grade 9. Pre-algebra...

anonymous · Answer

Oh, i see. Well, thank you if you are willing to help :)

luigi0210 · Answer

Well we could start by plotting points and graphing it.

loser66 · Answer

slope? do you know slope of the line ?@zandidupreez

luigi0210 · Answer

Yea that's where I was headed

anonymous · Answer

Yes, i do actually.

loser66 · Answer

@Luigi0210 take over, please

luigi0210 · Answer

Alright Here's a picture of your points: http://itools.subhashbose.com/grapher/index.php?x%5B%5D=-4&y%5B%5D=2&x%5B%5D=2&y%5B%5D=4&x%5B%5D=7&y%5B%5D=1&x%5B%5D=-5&y%5B%5D=-3&x%5B%5D=-4&y%5B%5D=2&submit=Plot+Graph&w=700&h=400&n=&dtsz=Auto&title=&shgd=on&gdx=on&gspx=1&gdy=on&gspy=1&shax=on&xlbl=&axx=on&aspx=1&ylbl=&axy=on&aspy=1&sh_lbl_hv=on&nfurl=on&nStrip=on

luigi0210 · Answer

First find the slope of AB and CD