If (1,2),(4,y),(x,6) and (3,5) are the vertices of parallelogram taken in order, find x and y.
The correct option is A. (6,3)
The given points are: A(1,2),B(4,y),C(x,6), and D(3,5)
We know that the diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other.
Also, we know that mid-point of the line joining two points A(x1,y1) and B(x2,y2) is given by (x1+x22,y1+y22)
Mid point of AC=(1+x2,2+62)=(1+x2,4)
Mid point of BD=(4+32,5+y2)=(72,5+y2)
Now,
Mid point of AC=Mid point of BD
⇒(1+x2,4)=(72,5+y2)
⇒1+x2=72, 4=5+y2
⇒1+x=7, 5+y=8
⇒x=7−1, y=8−5
∴x=6, y=3.