What are the area and perimeter of square CDEF?

C =(-5,4)
D =(-4,4)
E = (-4,5)
F = (-3,5)

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To determine the area and perimeter of square CDEF, we first need to verify that the points form a square and then calculate the side length.

Step 1: Check the given points

The points are:

  • C = (-5, 4)
  • D = (-4, 4)
  • E = (-4, 5)
  • F = (-3, 5)

Step 2: Calculate the distances between adjacent points

  1. Distance CD: \[ CD = \sqrt{((-4) - (-5))^2 + (4 - 4)^2} = \sqrt{(1)^2 + (0)^2} = \sqrt{1} = 1 \]

  2. Distance DE: \[ DE = \sqrt{((-4) - (-4))^2 + (5 - 4)^2} = \sqrt{(0)^2 + (1)^2} = \sqrt{1} = 1 \]

  3. Distance EF: \[ EF = \sqrt{((-3) - (-4))^2 + (5 - 5)^2} = \sqrt{(1)^2 + (0)^2} = \sqrt{1} = 1 \]

  4. Distance FC: \[ FC = \sqrt{((-5) - (-3))^2 + (4 - 5)^2} = \sqrt{(-2)^2 + (-1)^2} = \sqrt{4 + 1} = \sqrt{5} \]

Step 3: Verify that the diagonals are equal (not necessarily needed for a square)

To confirm it's a square, we should check the diagonals (CE and DF):

  1. Distance CE: \[ CE = \sqrt{((-4) - (-5))^2 + (5 - 4)^2} = \sqrt{(1)^2 + (1)^2} = \sqrt{2} \]

  2. Distance DF: \[ DF = \sqrt{((-3) - (-4))^2 + (5 - 4)^2} = \sqrt{(1)^2 + (1)^2} = \sqrt{2} \]

Conclusion

Based on the distances:

  • The sides (CD, DE, EF, and FC) are not equal to each other, indicating that this shape is not a square, as necessary side lengths must correspond.
  • However, if this is intended to be a rectangle or quadrilateral, we conclude it is a rectangle formed by points D and E being vertical while C and F being aligned horizontally.

Calculate Area and Perimeter (assuming perpendicular sides)

Side lengths identified earlier:

  • Horizontal side: \( CD = 1 \)
  • Vertical side: \( DE = 1 \)

Area and Perimeter Calculation

  • Area: \[ \text{Area} = \text{length} \times \text{width} = 1 \times 1 = 1 \]

  • Perimeter: \[ \text{Perimeter} = 2(\text{length} + \text{width}) = 2(1 + 1) = 4 \]

Thus, the area of square-like figure CDEF is 1 and the perimeter is 4. However, this isn't a square due to the dimensions being not uniform.