To calculate the perimeter and area using coordinates, you first need to identify the coordinates of the vertices of the segments that form the shape. Let's assume you have a rectangle and a triangle defined by specific vertices. Here’s a step-by-step process you can follow:
Step 1: Identify Coordinates
Assuming you have the following coordinates:
- Rectangle vertices: A(x1, y1), B(x2, y2), C(x3, y3), D(x4, y4)
- Triangle vertices: E(x5, y5), F(x6, y6), G(x7, y7)
Step 2: Calculate Lengths of Segments
To calculate the lengths of the segments, use the distance formula: \[ \text{Distance} = \sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2} \]
You would compute the lengths of each side of the rectangle:
- Length AB
- Length BC
- Length CD
- Length DA
And for the triangle:
- Length EF
- Length FG
- Length GE
Step 3: Calculate the Perimeter
To find the perimeter:
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Perimeter of the rectangle: \[ \text{Perimeter}_{rectangle} = AB + BC + CD + DA \]
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Perimeter of the triangle: \[ \text{Perimeter}_{triangle} = EF + FG + GE \]
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Combine both perimeters: \[ \text{Total Perimeter} = \text{Perimeter}{rectangle} + \text{Perimeter}{triangle} \]
Step 4: Calculate the Area
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Area of the rectangle: \[ \text{Area}_{rectangle} = \text{length} \times \text{width} \]
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Area of the triangle: You can use the formula: \[ \text{Area}_{triangle} = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height} \] or use the determinant formula if you have coordinates: \[ \text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \left| x_1(y_2 - y_3) + x_2(y_3 - y_1) + x_3(y_1 - y_2) \right| \]
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Combine both areas: \[ \text{Total Area} = \text{Area}{rectangle} + \text{Area}{triangle} \]
Example
Let’s consider an example with specific coordinates:
- Rectangle vertices: A(1, 1), B(1, 4), C(4, 4), D(4, 1)
- Triangle vertices: E(1, 4), F(2, 7), G(4, 4)
Lengths of Rectangle:
- \( AB = 4 - 1 = 3 \)
- \( BC = 4 - 1 = 3 \)
- Perimeter of rectangle \( = 2(3 + 3) = 12 \)
Lengths of Triangle:
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\( EF = \sqrt{(2-1)^2 + (7-4)^2} = \sqrt{1 + 9} = \sqrt{10} \)
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\( FG = \sqrt{(4-2)^2 + (4-7)^2} = \sqrt{4 + 9} = \sqrt{13} \)
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\( GE = \sqrt{(4-1)^2 + (4-4)^2} = 3 \)
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Perimeter of triangle \( = \sqrt{10} + \sqrt{13} + 3 \)
Total Perimeter:
Combine the values to find the total perimeter.
Area Calculation:
- Area of rectangle \( = 3 \times 3 = 9 \)
- Area of triangle \( (base = 3, height = 3) = \frac{1}{2} \times 3 \times 3 = 4.5 \)
Total Area:
Combine the areas to get the total area.
If you provide specific coordinates, I would be happy to perform these calculations with the exact values!