The coordinates of the vertices of a polygon are R(-4, 3), S(-4, -7), T(5, -7), and V(5, 3). Find the area and determine whether it is a parallelogram, rectangle, or square.

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The coordinates of the vertices of a polygon are R(-4, 3), S(-4, -7), T(5, -7), and V(5, 3).  Find the area and determine whether it is a parallelogram, rectangle, or square.

bobpursley · Answer

The RS, and TV at the same x tells you that it is a rectangle, or square distance RS= 3+7=10 distance TV= 10, distance ST=9 distance VR=9 looks like a rectangle to me.