Is a shape with the vertices (2, 4), (1, 0), (-3, 1), and (-2, 5) best classified as a parallelogram, rectangle, or neither?
A.

Parallelogram
B.

Rectangle
C.

Neither

Question

Is a shape with the vertices (2, 4), (1, 0), (-3, 1), and (-2, 5) best classified as a parallelogram, rectangle, or neither?
	A.	

Parallelogram
	B.	

Rectangle
	C.	

Neither

compassionate · Answer

Hi,

The first thing you want to do is use the distance formula to find each segment's length. Can you do that for me real fast?

timaashorty · Answer

Try plotting all four points on a graph ; which helps you get the answer.

hoopcoach99 · Answer

ok, let me try

hoopcoach99 · Answer

a parallellogram

timaashorty · Answer

I believe that's the correct answer too.

hoopcoach99 · Answer

Ok I didnt realise all i had to do is plot them

compassionate · Answer

Well, there is more to it than that. Even if it 'looks' like a rectangle, it can be something else. Try using the Distance Formula to find the length of each segment.

hoopcoach99 · Answer

ok

hoopcoach99 · Answer

Thank you