Question

Given that the points (2, 8) and (-3, 1) are vertices of a rectangle with sides parallel to the axes, how much shorter is the width than the length?

A) -5 units
B) -4 units
C) -3 units
D) -2 units

Answer 1

Graph the given points (2, 8) and (-3, 1) to visualize the rectangle as described in the question.

By looking at the picture we can easily count the length and width of the rectangle.

Length = BC = 7

Width = AB = 5

Now we have to find difference between both which is 5-7=-2.

Hence D) -2 units is the correct answer.