Math Problem Statement

Triangle ABC is translated 7 units to the right and 6 units down to give ∆A'B'C'. Refer to the given diagram and write the coordinates of points L, M, and N. Reflect L, M, and N in the x-axis and sketch the new points. Complete the coordinate table and describe the relationship after reflection.

Solution

Let's go through the different parts of the problem based on the image provided:

1. Triangles ABC and A'B'C'

(a) Coordinates of A, B, and C

  • From the diagram, we can observe the coordinates:
    • A=(2,2)A = (-2, 2)
    • B=(1,1)B = (1, 1)
    • C=(0,5)C = (0, 5)

(b) Translation to A'B'C'

The triangle ABCABC is translated 7 units to the right and 6 units down.

  • To translate, you adjust the x-coordinates by adding 7 and the y-coordinates by subtracting 6.
    • A=(2+7,26)=(5,4)A' = (-2 + 7, 2 - 6) = (5, -4)
    • B=(1+7,16)=(8,5)B' = (1 + 7, 1 - 6) = (8, -5)
    • C=(0+7,56)=(7,1)C' = (0 + 7, 5 - 6) = (7, -1)

(c) Coordinates of A', B', and C'

Using the translation:

  • A=(5,4)A' = (5, -4)
  • B=(8,5)B' = (8, -5)
  • C=(7,1)C' = (7, -1)

(d) Are triangles ABCABC and ABCA'B'C' congruent?

  • Since the translation preserves shape and size, the triangles ABCABC and ABCA'B'C' are congruent.

(e) Is ABCABC\triangle ABC \parallel \triangle A'B'C'?

  • Yes, the triangles are parallel since the transformation is a translation, which keeps corresponding sides parallel.

2. Points L, M, and N

(a) Coordinates of L, M, and N

From the second diagram:

  • L=(5,4)L = (5, 4)
  • M=(3,2)M = (3, -2)
  • N=(3,4)N = (-3, -4)

(b) Reflection across the x-axis

The reflection of a point across the x-axis changes the sign of its y-coordinate while keeping the x-coordinate the same.

  • L=(5,4)L' = (5, -4)
  • M=(3,2)M' = (3, 2)
  • N=(3,4)N' = (-3, 4)

(c) Complete the table

Pointxx-valueyy-value
L54
L'5-4
M3-2
M'32
N-3-4
N'-34

(d) Relationship between the coordinates after reflection

  • The reflection of a point across the x-axis results in the y-coordinate changing its sign, while the x-coordinate remains the same.

(e) General formula for reflection in the x-axis

  • If P(x,y)P(x, y) is reflected across the x-axis, the coordinates of the reflected point PP' are (x,y)(x, -y).

Let me know if you want to go deeper into any part or have more questions. Here are 5 relative questions to explore:

  1. How would the coordinates change if triangle ABCABC was rotated instead of translated?
  2. What is the general rule for reflecting a point across the y-axis?
  3. Can you reflect a shape across both axes? How would that affect the coordinates?
  4. Are translations the only transformations that preserve the congruence of shapes?
  5. What is the difference between translations and rotations in terms of coordinate changes?

Tip: Always visualize transformations on a graph to clearly see how points and shapes shift or reflect!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry
Translations
Reflections
Congruency
Parallelism

Formulas

Translation: (x, y) -> (x + a, y + b)
Reflection across the x-axis: (x, y) -> (x, -y)

Theorems

Congruence Theorem
Parallel Line Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 8-10