Math Problem Statement

Write the coordinates of the vertices after a rotation 90° clockwise around the origin.

Solution

To solve this problem, we need to rotate the triangle 90° clockwise around the origin and find the new coordinates of the vertices BB', CC', and DD'.

Steps for 90° Clockwise Rotation:

When you rotate a point (x,y)(x, y) by 90° clockwise around the origin, the new coordinates become (y,x)(y, -x).

Let's find the current coordinates of points BB, CC, and DD from the graph:

  • BB is at (8,4)(-8, -4).
  • CC is at (8,4)(-8, 4).
  • DD is at (4,4)(4, -4).

Applying the Rotation:

  1. For point B(8,4)B (-8, -4):

    • New coordinates: (y,x)=(4,8)(y, -x) = (-4, 8).
    • So, B=(4,8)B' = (-4, 8).
  2. For point C(8,4)C (-8, 4):

    • New coordinates: (y,x)=(4,8)(y, -x) = (4, 8).
    • So, C=(4,8)C' = (4, 8).
  3. For point D(4,4)D (4, -4):

    • New coordinates: (y,x)=(4,4)(y, -x) = (-4, -4).
    • So, D=(4,4)D' = (-4, -4).

Final Rotated Coordinates:

  • B=(4,8)B' = (-4, 8)
  • C=(4,8)C' = (4, 8)
  • D=(4,4)D' = (-4, -4)

Would you like further clarification on the rotation process?

Here are 5 related questions to further expand your understanding:

  1. What are the general rules for rotating a point by 180° or 270° around the origin?
  2. How would you rotate a point counterclockwise instead of clockwise?
  3. How do transformations like reflection or dilation differ from rotation?
  4. Can you explain how the distance between points changes after rotation?
  5. How does rotating a point affect its quadrant position?

Tip: Always remember, for a 90° clockwise rotation, the rule is (x,y)(y,x)(x, y) \rightarrow (y, -x).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Coordinate Transformation
Rotation

Formulas

For a 90° clockwise rotation: (x, y) → (y, -x)

Theorems

Rotation Theorem around Origin

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10