Proving a Convex Quadrilateral is a Square with Internal Point O as its Center

In summary, the problem states that point O is inside a convex quadrilateral PQRS with area A. It needs to be proven that if 2A = OP^2 + OQ^2 + OR^2 + OS^2, then PQRS is a square with O as its centre. To solve this, we can use the Pythagorean Theorem and consider how the segments PQ, QR, RS and SP relate to each other. We can also bisect the segment PQ and compare it to the square of OP and the area of the square.
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Homework Statement



Let O be an internal point of a convex quaddrilateral PQRS whose area is A.

Prove that, if 2A = OP^2 + OQ^2 + OR^2 + OS^2, then PQRS is a square with O as its centre

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The Attempt at a Solution



I have no idea where to start, except that I know that I need to use 1/2 ab sin C
 
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Forget the 1/2 ab sin C for now. Draw a picture and think Pythagorean Theorum.
 
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how does PQ, QR, RS and SP relate? Are they the same or different? If you bisect the segment PQ and square the result, how does that relate to the square of the segment OP? How about to the area of the square?
 

1. What is a convex quadrilateral?

A convex quadrilateral is a four-sided shape with all interior angles less than 180 degrees. This means that all the vertices of the quadrilateral point outwards, and the shape does not have any "dents" or concave portions.

2. How do you prove that a quadrilateral is convex?

To prove that a quadrilateral is convex, you need to show that all its interior angles are less than 180 degrees. This can be done by measuring the angles using a protractor or by using the fact that the sum of all interior angles in a quadrilateral is always equal to 360 degrees.

3. What are some properties of a convex quadrilateral?

Some properties of a convex quadrilateral include: all angles are less than 180 degrees, opposite sides are parallel, opposite angles are congruent, and the sum of all interior angles is 360 degrees.

4. How do you prove that a quadrilateral is both convex and a parallelogram?

To prove that a quadrilateral is both convex and a parallelogram, you need to show that it has all the properties of a convex quadrilateral as well as a parallelogram. This includes having opposite sides parallel and congruent, and opposite angles congruent.

5. Can a convex quadrilateral have one or more right angles?

No, a convex quadrilateral cannot have any right angles. This is because a right angle measures exactly 90 degrees, which is greater than the maximum angle measure of a convex quadrilateral (less than 180 degrees). If a quadrilateral has a right angle, it would be considered a concave quadrilateral instead.

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