Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

A rectangular playground has its vertices at P(1,2)P(1,2), Q(1,8)Q(1,8), R(9,8)R(9,8) and S(9,2)S(9,2) in the coordinate plane. a. (i) Calculate the length of the diagonal PRPR. b. (ii) Write the value of (PR)2(PR)^2 without evaluating the square root. c. (iii) A drinking-water tap is to be fixed exactly at the midpoint of side QRQR. Determine the coordinates of this point.

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