Math Problem Statement

Graph the preimage and image of each rotation. Determine the coordinates of B' after a 90° rotation of point B(4, 2).

Solution

The question asks to determine the coordinates of point B' after a 90° rotation. The original coordinates of point B are (4, 2).

For a 90° rotation counterclockwise around the origin, the rule is: (x,y)(y,x)(x, y) \rightarrow (-y, x)

So, applying this rule to point B(4, 2): (4,2)(2,4)(4, 2) \rightarrow (-2, 4)

Thus, the coordinates of B' are (2,4)(-2, 4).

The correct answer is B'(-2, 4).

Would you like more details on rotations, or do you have any questions?

Here are 5 follow-up questions to expand on this concept:

  1. What would the coordinates of point C(3, 4) be after a 90° counterclockwise rotation?
  2. How do the coordinates change for a 180° rotation?
  3. What are the rules for rotating a point 270° counterclockwise?
  4. What happens to a point's coordinates if rotated clockwise instead of counterclockwise?
  5. How can we generalize the formula for rotating a point about an arbitrary center?

Tip: Always remember to check the direction of rotation (clockwise or counterclockwise) when applying rotation rules!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Rotations
Coordinate Plane

Formulas

(x, y) → (-y, x) for 90° counterclockwise rotation

Theorems

Rotation Transformation

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12