Finding the Missing Vertices of a Rectangle Worksheet Download
Every wrong pair WOULD complete some rectangle - just not this one: two points sharing an x where a matching side is needed, the right shape shifted off the drawn side's endpoints, and one point that lines up with an endpoint while the other does not. Offering random coordinates instead would let the answer be found by checking which pair even lines up with the drawing. The given side is horizontal on some problems and vertical on others, and the grid covers all four quadrants.
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Finding the Missing Vertices of a Rectangle
One side of a rectangle is drawn on a four-quadrant grid and students choose the pair of coordinates that would complete it.
About this worksheet
One side of a rectangle is drawn on a four-quadrant grid and students choose the pair of coordinates that would complete it.
Student objectives
- Read the coordinates of a point in any quadrant
- Recognize that opposite sides of a rectangle share coordinates
- Complete a rectangle from one of its sides
- Work with negative coordinates
Everyday practice
- Figure out where the fourth stake goes to mark off a rectangular garden
- Find the missing corner when laying out a rectangular rug or picture frame
- Locate a spot on a map grid using the corners of a rectangular area
- Plan the last corner of a rectangular sports field or play area