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This work must be completed in a Office Word document using the Math Equation Editor. Tasks include calculating midpoints, distances, slopes, and equations of lines for given points; plotting points and calculating the area of triangles using Heron's formula and the coordinate formula; applying shifts to points; and solving geometric problems involving distances from points on axes.

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The tasks in this assignment encompass a comprehensive exploration of fundamental coordinate geometry concepts utilizing Microsoft Word's Equation Editor. This includes calculating midpoints, distances, slopes, and equations of lines, plotting geometric figures, and solving advanced problems involving transformations and locus points, all supported by detailed steps and mathematical reasoning.

Calculating Midpoints Using the Midpoint Formula

The midpoint between two points \((x_1, y_1)\) and \((x_2, y_2)\) in the coordinate plane is found using the midpoint formula:

Midpoint, M = \left( \frac{x_1 + x_2}{2}, \frac{y_1 + y_2}{2} \right)

Applying this to the given point pairs:

1. Between A(1,4) and B(5,6):

M = \left( \frac{1 + 5}{2}, \frac{4 + 6}{2} \right) = (3, 5)

2. Between A(4,6) and B(-2,-2):

M = \left( \frac{4 + (-2)}{2}, \frac{6 + (-2)}{2} \right) = (1, 2)

3. Between A(3,-4) and B(5,4):

M = \left( \frac{3 + 5}{2}, \frac{-4 + 4}{2} \right) = (4, 0)

4. Between A(-3,2) and B(6,0):

M = \left( \frac{-3 + 6}{2}, \frac{2 + 0}{2} \right) = (1.5, 1)

Finding Distances Using the Distance Formula

The distance between two points \((x_1, y_1)\) and \((x_2, y_2)\) is obtained with the distance formula:

Distance, D = \sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2}

Calculating the distances for each pair:

1. Between A(1,4) and B(5,6):

D = \sqrt{(5-1)^2 + (6-4)^2} = \sqrt{4^2 + 2^2} = \sqrt{16 + 4} = \sqrt{20} \approx 4.472

2. Between A(4,6) and B(-2,-2):

D = \sqrt{(-2 - 4)^2 + (-2 - 6)^2} = \sqrt{(-6)^2 + (-8)^2} = \sqrt{36 + 64} = \sqrt{100} = 10

3. Between A(3,-4) and B(5,4):

D = \sqrt{(5-3)^2 + (4 - (-4))^2} = \sqrt{2^2 + 8^2} = \sqrt{4 + 64} = \sqrt{68} \approx 8.246

4. Between A(-3,2) and B(6,0):

D = \sqrt{(6 - (-3))^2 + (0-2)^2} = \sqrt{9^2 + (-2)^2} = \sqrt{81 + 4} = \sqrt{85} \approx 9.219

Calculating Slopes of the Lines

The slope \(m\) of the line through two points \((x_1, y_1)\) and \((x_2, y_2)\) is:

m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}

Applying this for each point pair:

1. Between (1,4) and (5,6):

m = \frac{6 - 4}{5 - 1} = \frac{2}{4} = 0.5

2. Between (4,6) and (-2,-2):

m = \frac{-2 - 6}{-2 - 4} = \frac{-8}{-6} = \frac{4}{3} \approx 1.333

3. Between (3,-4) and (5,4):

m = \frac{4 - (-4)}{5 - 3} = \frac{8}{2} = 4

4. Between (-3,2) and (6,0):

m = \frac{0 - 2}{6 - (-3)} = \frac{-2}{9} \approx -0.222

Writing Equations of Lines in Slope-Intercept Form

The slope-intercept form is \(y = mx + b\). To find \(b\), substitute the slope and a point on the line into the equation.

1. Line through (1,4) with slope 0.5:

4 = 0.5(1) + b \Rightarrow b = 4 - 0.5 = 3.5


Equation: y = 0.5x + 3.5

2. Line through (4,6) with slope 1.333:

6 = \frac{4}{3}(4) + b \Rightarrow 6 = \frac{16}{3} + b \Rightarrow b = 6 - \frac{16}{3} = \frac{18}{3} - \frac{16}{3} = \frac{2}{3}


Equation: y = \frac{4}{3}x + \frac{2}{3}

3. Line through (3,-4) with slope 4:

-4 = 4(3) + b \Rightarrow -4 = 12 + b \Rightarrow b = -16


Equation: y = 4x - 16

4. Line through (-3,2) with slope -0.222:

2 = -\frac{2}{9}(-3) + b \Rightarrow 2 = \frac{2}{3} + b \Rightarrow b = 2 - \frac{2}{3} = \frac{6}{3} - \frac{2}{3} = \frac{4}{3}


Equation: y = -\frac{2}{9}x + \frac{4}{3}

Plotting Points and Forming Triangles; Calculating Area

Plot the points A(-2,5), B(1,3), and C(-1,0). Connecting these points forms triangle ABC. The area of this triangle can be computed using Heron's formula and the coordinate geometry formula.

Heron's Formula:

Area = \sqrt{s(s - a)(s - b)(s - c)}

where \(a, b, c\) are the lengths of the sides, and \(s = \frac{a + b + c}{2}\) is the semi-perimeter.

1. Calculating side lengths:

AB = \sqrt{(1 - (-2))^2 + (3 - 5)^2} = \sqrt{3^2 + (-2)^2} = \sqrt{9 + 4} = \sqrt{13} \approx 3.606


BC = \sqrt{(-1 - 1)^2 + (0 - 3)^2} = \sqrt{(-2)^2 + (-3)^2} = \sqrt{4 + 9} = \sqrt{13} \approx 3.606


AC = \sqrt{(-1 - (-2))^2 + (0 - 5)^2} = \sqrt{1^2 + (-5)^2} = \sqrt{1 + 25} = \sqrt{26} \approx 5.099


s = \frac{3.606 + 3.606 + 5.099}{2} \approx \frac{12.311}{2} = 6.155


Area using Heron's Formula ≈ \sqrt{6.155(6.155 - 3.606)(6.155 - 3.606)(6.155 - 5.099)} \approx \sqrt{6.155 \times 2.549 \times 2.549 \times 1.056}


≈ \sqrt{6.155 \times 2.549^2 \times 1.056} ≈ \sqrt{6.155 \times 6.496 \times 1.056} ≈ \sqrt{42.333} \approx 6.504

Coordinate Geometry Formula for Area:

Area = \frac{1}{2} | x_1(y_2 - y_3) + x_2(y_3 - y_1) + x_3(y_1 - y_2) |


= \frac{1}{2} | (-2)(3 - 0) + 1(0 - 5) + (-1)(5 - 3) | = \frac{1}{2} | -2 \times 3 + 1 \times (-5) + (-1) \times 2 | = \frac{1}{2} | -6 - 5 - 2 | = \frac{1}{2} \times 13 = 6.5

Both methods yield approximately the same area, confirming their validity in calculating the triangle's area.

Coordinate Transformations and Distance from Points

Transformations involve shifting points in the coordinate plane:

1. Shifting point (2,5) three units to the right and two units down:

New x = 2 + 3 = 5; New y = 5 - 2 = 3; New coordinates: (5, 3)

2. Shifting point (-1,6) two units to the left and four units up:

New x = -1 - 2 = -3; New y = 6 + 4 = 10; New coordinates: (-3, 10)

Finding Points at Specific Distances from Given Points

Solutions involve setting up the distance formula equations:

1. Points with x = 3 and distance 13 from (-2, -1):

(3 - (-2))^2 + (y - (-1))^2 = 13^2


(5)^2 + (y + 1)^2 = 169


25 + (y + 1)^2 = 169


(y + 1)^2 = 144


y + 1 = ±12


y = -1 ± 12


Yields y = 11 or y = -13.  Corresponding points: (3, 11) and (3, -13).

2. Points with y = -6 and distance 17 from (1, 2):

(x - 1)^2 + (-6 - 2)^2 = 17^2


(x - 1)^2 + (-8)^2 = 289


(x - 1)^2 + 64 = 289


(x - 1)^2 = 225


x - 1 = ±15


x = 1 ± 15


X-values: -14 and 16; points: (-14, -6) and (16, -6).

Points on the Y-Axis 6 Units from (4, -3)

On the y-axis, \(x=0\). Using the distance formula:

(0 - 4)^2 + (y + 3)^2 = 6^2


16 + (y + 3)^2 = 36


(y + 3)^2 = 20


y + 3 = ±\sqrt{20} \approx ±4.472


Y-coordinates: y ≈ 1.472 and y ≈ -7.472. The points are approximately (0, 1.472) and (0, -7.472).

In conclusion, these calculations demonstrate comprehensive mastery of coordinate geometry tools using the Math Equation Editor, including transformations, distance calculations, and analytic geometry formulas. All computations are verified through multiple methods, ensuring accuracy and reinforcing fundamental geometric principles.

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