Math Problem Statement

Find the coordinates of P' under the transformation T_{(-4,0)} ∘ r_m. Suppose the equation of line m is y = -2.

Solution

To find the coordinates of PP' under the transformation T(4,0)rmT_{(-4,0)} \circ r_m, where mm is the line y=2y = -2, let's break down the steps:

  1. Reflection across the line mm:

    • The line mm has the equation y=2y = -2.
    • The point PP appears to be at (1,3)(1, -3) on the grid.
    • Reflecting PP across y=2y = -2 requires finding its symmetrical point with respect to this line.
    • The distance from PP to y=2y = -2 is 1 unit (since 3(2)=1-3 - (-2) = -1), so reflecting it across will place it 1 unit above y=2y = -2 at (1,1)(1, -1).
  2. Translation T(4,0)T_{(-4,0)}:

    • The translation vector (4,0)(-4,0) means moving the point 4 units to the left without any change in the yy-coordinate.
    • Applying this translation to the reflected point (1,1)(1, -1), we get: (14,1)=(3,1)(1 - 4, -1) = (-3, -1)

Therefore, the coordinates of PP' are: (3,1)(-3, -1)

Would you like more details or have any questions on this transformation?

Here are some related questions to explore:

  1. How do you reflect a point across a line other than the x-axis or y-axis?
  2. How is the distance calculated between a point and a line?
  3. What changes in the transformation if we reflect across a different line?
  4. How do translation transformations affect coordinates in general?
  5. What are the properties of compositions of transformations?

Tip: For reflections, always find the perpendicular distance to the line to determine the reflected point’s position accurately.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry
Transformations
Reflections
Translations

Formulas

Reflection of a point across a line
Translation of coordinates

Theorems

Properties of Reflections
Properties of Translations in the Coordinate Plane

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10