Question

Determine whether parallelogram JKLM with vertices J(-7, -2), K(0, 4), L(9, 2) and M(2, -4) is a rhombus, square, rectangle or all three.
A. rhombus
B. square
C. rectangle
D. rhombus, square and rectangle

Answer 1

Help please! Will reward medal!

Answer 2

@dan815

Answer 3

Use the slope formula to determine if they have parallel sides and
use the distance formula to determine if they are equal in length

Answer 4

Ok give me a second

Answer 5

So would it be a rectangle?

Answer 6

?

Answer 7

Sorry, I'm still working it out.

Answer 8

Alright no worries.

Answer 9

A rectangle has sides where they're perpendicular to each other.
This shape isn't.

Answer 10

Well i know it isn't C or D so the last answer i would think it would be is A.

Answer 11

Yes! You got it, good job. :)

Answer 12

Thanks :D. May i ask another or should i create a new question?

Answer 13

You can plot your plot your points here if your teacher doesn't requires you to find the distance and slope of the shape.
fooplot.com

Answer 14

Thanks! That will help me alot in the future :).

Answer 15

I might be leaving soon, so maybe you should create a new question.

Answer 16

Alright, Thank you again :).