Math Problem Statement

The coordinates of the vertices of triangle CDF are C(3, -2), D(5, 2) and E(7, 0). The figure is rotated 90 degrees about the origin. What are the vertices of the resulting image, Figure C'D'E'?

Solution

To rotate a point by 90 degrees counterclockwise about the origin, you can use the following transformation:

(x,y)(y,x)(x, y) \rightarrow (-y, x)

This formula will give you the new coordinates after a 90-degree rotation. Now let's apply this transformation to the points given:

  1. For C(3,2)C(3, -2): C=((2),3)=(2,3)C' = (-(-2), 3) = (2, 3)

  2. For D(5,2)D(5, 2): D=((2),5)=(2,5)D' = (-(2), 5) = (-2, 5)

  3. For E(7,0)E(7, 0): E=((0),7)=(0,7)E' = (-(0), 7) = (0, 7)

So, the rotated coordinates are:

  • C(2,3)C'(2, 3)
  • D(2,5)D'(-2, 5)
  • E(0,7)E'(0, 7)

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Here are 5 related questions for further understanding:

  1. How would the coordinates change if the rotation were 180 degrees instead of 90 degrees?
  2. What happens if we rotate the triangle 90 degrees clockwise instead of counterclockwise?
  3. How can you apply a 270-degree counterclockwise rotation to these points?
  4. What is the general rule for rotating any point about the origin by 90 degrees?
  5. How can you verify that the points have been rotated correctly?

Tip: To visualize rotations, try sketching the original and rotated points on graph paper to see the transformation clearly.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry
Rotation of Points
Transformation

Formulas

(x, y) -> (-y, x)

Theorems

Rotation Transformation Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10