Plot these points on graph paper: (8,3), (-6,-1), (-1, 8), (3,-6). a. Show that the diagonals have the same midpoints. b. Show that the diagonals have opposite reciprocal slopes.

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Plot these points on graph paper: (8,3), (-6,-1), (-1, 8), (3,-6).
a. Show that the diagonals have the same midpoints.
b. Show that the diagonals have opposite reciprocal slopes.
Transcribed Image Text:Plot these points on graph paper: (8,3), (-6,-1), (-1, 8), (3,-6). a. Show that the diagonals have the same midpoints. b. Show that the diagonals have opposite reciprocal slopes.
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