Mathematics
The fourth vertex D of a parallelogram ABCD whose three vertices are A(-2, 3), B(6, 7) and C(8, 3) is:
(0, 1)
(0, -1)
(-1, 0)
(1, 0)
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Answer
In a parallelogram, the diagonals bisect each other. Therefore, the mid-point of AC = mid-point of BD.

By mid-point formula,
(x, y) =
Substituting values, we get :
For diagonal AC:
Let point D be (x, y).
For diagonal BD:
D = (x, y) = (0, -1).
Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.
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Reason (R): The coordinates of the point which divides the line segment joining the points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) internally in the ratio m : n are given by .
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A is false, R is true
Both A and R are true
Both A and R are false