Math Problem Statement
Solution
The image shows a geometric figure plotted on a coordinate plane along with its rotated version after a 180° rotation. The original figure consists of points , , , and , while the rotated image has points labeled , , , and . The task is to find the coordinates of the original points.
A 180° rotation about the origin (which I assume is the center of rotation here) flips the coordinates of a point to . Using this information, we can reverse the transformation and find the original coordinates from the rotated ones.
Here are the coordinates of the rotated points:
- is at approximately
- is at approximately
- is at approximately
- is at approximately
To find the original points before the rotation, we reverse the 180° rotation rule:
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(original) is the reflection of :
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(original) is the reflection of :
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(original) is the reflection of :
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(original) is the reflection of :
Thus, the coordinates of the original points are:
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Further questions to explore:
- How does the transformation change if the rotation is 90° instead of 180°?
- Can you describe the pattern that occurs when reflecting a point through different quadrants?
- How would the figure look after a 270° rotation about the origin?
- What are the properties of figures that remain unchanged after a 180° rotation?
- How do you perform a reflection over the y-axis for these points?
Tip: When performing a 180° rotation, always negate both coordinates of a point to find its new position.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Coordinate Plane
Transformations
Rotations
Formulas
180° rotation: (x, y) → (-x, -y)
Theorems
Rotation Theorem: Rotating a point 180° about the origin negates both coordinates of the point.
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10