If are distinct non-zero vectors represented by directed lines from the origin to the points A, B, C and D respectively and if
, then prove that ABCD is a parallelogram.
Let ABCD be the quadrilateral and O be the point of intersection of the diagonals AC and BD. Let . O is the midpoint of both AC and BD if and only if
or if and only if
i.e., if any only if
We also know that a quadrilateral is a parallelogram if and only if its opposite sides are equal and parallel.
Hence the result follows.
If A and B are two points in space and if they become respectively A', B' on a translation, show that