SOLUTION: Given: K(0, 4), A(3, 6), T(6, 2), E(0, -2) Prove: KATE is a trapezoid Find the slope of all 4 sides- show all work

Question 940779: Given: K(0, 4), A(3, 6), T(6, 2), E(0, -2)
Prove: KATE is a trapezoid
Find the slope of all 4 sides- show all work

Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given: K(0, 4), A(3, 6), T(6, 2), E(0, -2)
Prove: KATE is a trapezoid
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Find the slope of KA
Slope m = diffy/diffx = (6-4)/(3-0) = 2/3
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Do the other 3 sides the same way.
If 2 sides have the same slope, they're parallel --> a trapezoid.
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