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Question
Locate the points A(1, 2), B(4, 2) and C(1, 4) on a graph sheet taking suitable axes. Write the coordinates of the fourth point D to complete the rectangle ABCD.
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Solution
Given, points are A(1, 2), B(4, 2) and C(1, 4).
Location of given points on the graph given below.
To complete the rectangle ABCD, the coordinates of the fourth point D will be (4, 4), i.e. D(4, 4).
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