Math Problem Statement

Triangle FDE is a rotation of scalene triangle ABC. Which statements are correct?

Solution

The problem shows two triangles, ABC\triangle ABC and FDE\triangle FDE, where triangle FDEFDE is a rotation of triangle ABCABC. The question asks which angle relationships are correct based on the rotation.

Given that FDE\triangle FDE is a rotation of ABC\triangle ABC, the corresponding angles of these two triangles should be equal, meaning:

  • F\angle F corresponds to B\angle B,
  • D\angle D corresponds to A\angle A,
  • E\angle E corresponds to C\angle C.

With this information, we can identify the correct statements:

  1. mE=mCm\angle E = m\angle C (Correct: E\angle E corresponds to C\angle C)
  2. mD=mBm\angle D = m\angle B (Incorrect: D\angle D corresponds to A\angle A, not B\angle B)
  3. mE=mDm\angle E = m\angle D (Incorrect: E\angle E corresponds to C\angle C, and D\angle D corresponds to A\angle A)
  4. mB=mCm\angle B = m\angle C (Incorrect: These angles do not correspond in any triangle)
  5. mD=mCm\angle D = m\angle C (Incorrect: D\angle D corresponds to A\angle A)
  6. mF=mBm\angle F = m\angle B (Correct: F\angle F corresponds to B\angle B)

Thus, the correct statements are:

  • mE=mCm\angle E = m\angle C
  • mF=mBm\angle F = m\angle B

Would you like more details on these relationships or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How does the concept of corresponding angles apply to rotated triangles?
  2. What properties remain unchanged under a rotation transformation in geometry?
  3. Can two triangles be similar but not congruent under rotation? Why or why not?
  4. What are the properties of a scalene triangle, and how do they affect rotations?
  5. How would you verify if two triangles are congruent through transformations?

Tip: Remember, rotations preserve both the angles and the shape of geometric figures, but not necessarily their orientation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Rotation
Corresponding Angles

Formulas

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Theorems

Corresponding angles in congruent figures

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9