Math Problem Statement

If you were to rotate ABCD 180° about the origin, what would the coordinate of A' be?

Solution

To solve the problem of rotating point A 180° about the origin, we apply the rotation rule for 180°:

Rotation of 180° about the origin: For any point (x,y)(x, y), after rotating 180°, the new coordinates become (x,y)(-x, -y).

Now, let's locate point A on the graph. Point A is currently at (3,3)(3, -3).

Applying the 180° rotation:

  • x=3x = 3 becomes x=3-x = -3
  • y=3y = -3 becomes y=3-y = 3

Thus, after the rotation, the new coordinates of A' will be (3,3)(-3, 3).

The correct answer is (3,3)(-3, 3).

Would you like further explanation or details?

Here are 5 related questions you might find helpful:

  1. How do you rotate a point 90° around the origin?
  2. What is the rule for a 270° counterclockwise rotation?
  3. How do you reflect a point across the x-axis or y-axis?
  4. What happens to the coordinates of a point during a reflection over the origin?
  5. Can you rotate shapes by angles other than 90°, 180°, and 270°?

Tip: When performing rotations, always pay attention to the angle and direction (clockwise or counterclockwise).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry
Rotations

Formulas

180° rotation rule: (x, y) → (-x, -y)

Theorems

Rotation Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9