If two opposite vertices of a square are (5, 4) and (1, -6), find the coordinates of its remaining two vertices.
Let ABCD is a square with A(5, 4) and C(1, -6).
Let the coordinates of B are (x, y)
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⇒ AB = BC
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On squaring both sides, we get
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In ΔABC, Using Pythagoras theorem
AC2 = AB2 + BC2
AC2 = 2BC2 [Since AB = BC]
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On squaring both sides, we get
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………………..(2)
On substituting value of
from equation (1) in equation (2), we get

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On solving we get y = -3, -1
Substituting these values of y in eqn 1, we get x = 8, -2
Therefore other coordinates are B(8, -3). And D(-2,1)