Question

May someone please explain how do I solve this?

Answer 1

@Vocaloid

Answer 2

Since B is located at (a,0),
it means the bottom side of our rectangle has length a.

Similarly, since d is located at (0,b),
the left and right sides of our rectangle have length b.

Answer 3

Use your Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of this diagonal. You've learned about this formula, yes? :o

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

Answer 4

For our problem here, let's just call the hypotenuse AC.

It satisfies this equation: a^2 + b^2 = (AC)^2

To solve for AC, the length of the diagonal, take square root.
\[\large\rm \sqrt{a^2+b^2}=AC\]

Answer 5

You can do the same for the other triangle,
b^2 + a^2 = (BD)^2

\[\large\rm \sqrt{b^2+a^2}=BD\]

Answer 6

And coordinate C is located (a to the right) and (b up),
C: (a, b)

Answer 7

Confusing? What do you think? :O

Answer 8

it is a little confusing, but i think i may understand

Answer 9

Nope I do not understand this, @Zepdrix do you think there is any possible way you could explain it simpler?

Answer 10

if you look at where C is positioned it has the same x-coordinate as B and the same y-coordinate as D

Answer 11

so point C is (x-coordinate of B,y-coordinate of D) --> replace these with the appropriate values/variables