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)


Using distance formula =


AB = BC



On squaring both sides, we get





……………………….(1)


In ΔABC, Using Pythagoras theorem


AC2 = AB2 + BC2


AC2 = 2BC2 [Since AB = BC]



On squaring both sides, we get





………………..(2)


On substituting value of from equation (1) in equation (2), we get







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)


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