Question

reasoning a drone flying over a field of corn identifies a dry area. the coordinates of the vertices of the area are shown. to what coordinates should the portable irrigation system be sent to water the dry area? explain your reasoning.
(56, 1012)
(888, 1055)
(144, 289)
(895, 332)

Explanation:

Step1: Find average of x - coordinates

The x - coordinates of the vertices are 56, 888, 895, 144. The average of x - coordinates $\bar{x}=\frac{56 + 888+895 + 144}{4}=\frac{1983}{4}=495.75$

Step2: Find average of y - coordinates

The y - coordinates of the vertices are 1012, 1055, 332, 289. The average of y - coordinates $\bar{y}=\frac{1012+1055 + 332+289}{4}=\frac{2688}{4}=672$

Answer:

(495.75, 672)