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Homework Statement
A(3,4) and [STRIKE]C(1,-2)[/STRIKE] C(1,-1) are the two opposite angular points of a square ABCD . Find the coordinates of the other two vertices .
Here is the image : http://oi55.tinypic.com/2mq80i8.jpg
Homework Equations
Not sure what is most relevant . I tried applying distance formula , section formula and slopes but failed to crack the question .
The Attempt at a Solution
I tried applying distance formula of two diagonals and equated them but failed . Got four variable equation ! I tried slope formulas , but still failed .
I tried combination of above got a very complicated quadratic equation which yielded wrong answer .
Please help .
(I am 14 years , 10th class )
Thanks in advance .
NOTE: The coordinates of C should be as shown in the image: C = (1,-1), not (1,-2)
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