Math Problem Statement

The coordinates of the vertices of the trapezoid are W(-9,3), X(-5, 3), Y(-2,-5), and Z(-9,-5). What are the coordinates of the image, trapezoid W’X’Y’Z’?

The coordinates of the vertices of the trapezoid are W(-9,3), X(-5,3), Y(-2,-5), and Z(-9,-5). What are the coordinates of the image, trapezoid W'X'Y'Z'?

Solution

Let's work through the transformations step by step to find the coordinates of the image trapezoid WXYZW'X'Y'Z'.

Step 1: Reflect the trapezoid across the y-axis

We are reflecting the points across the y-axis. For each point (x,y)(x, y), this means we change the sign of the xx-coordinate.

The original coordinates of the trapezoid WXYZWXYZ are:

  • W(9,3)W(-9, 3)
  • X(5,3)X(-5, 3)
  • Y(2,5)Y(-2, -5)
  • Z(9,5)Z(-9, -5)

After reflecting across the y-axis, the new coordinates become:

  • W=(9,3)W' = (9, 3)
  • X=(5,3)X' = (5, 3)
  • Y=(2,5)Y' = (2, -5)
  • Z=(9,5)Z' = (9, -5)

Step 2: Rotate the reflected image 90° clockwise about the origin

To rotate a point 90° clockwise about the origin, we transform the coordinates using the rule (x,y)(y,x)(x, y) \to (y, -x).

Applying this rule to each of the reflected points:

  • W(9,3)(3,9)W'(9, 3) \to (3, -9)
  • X(5,3)(3,5)X'(5, 3) \to (3, -5)
  • Y(2,5)(5,2)Y'(2, -5) \to (-5, -2)
  • Z(9,5)(5,9)Z'(9, -5) \to (-5, -9)

Step 3: Translate the rotated image using the rule (x,y)(x+2,y4)(x, y) \to (x+2, y-4)

Finally, we apply the translation rule (x,y)(x+2,y4)(x, y) \to (x+2, y-4) to the rotated points.

  • W(3,9)(3+2,94)=(5,13)W'(3, -9) \to (3+2, -9-4) = (5, -13)
  • X(3,5)(3+2,54)=(5,9)X'(3, -5) \to (3+2, -5-4) = (5, -9)
  • Y(5,2)(5+2,24)=(3,6)Y'(-5, -2) \to (-5+2, -2-4) = (-3, -6)
  • Z(5,9)(5+2,94)=(3,13)Z'(-5, -9) \to (-5+2, -9-4) = (-3, -13)

Final Coordinates of the image WXYZW'X'Y'Z':

  • W=(5,13)W' = (5, -13)
  • X=(5,9)X' = (5, -9)
  • Y=(3,6)Y' = (-3, -6)
  • Z=(3,13)Z' = (-3, -13)

Now you can fill in the blanks for WXYZW'X'Y'Z' based on these coordinates.

Do you want more details or have any questions? Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What is the general rule for reflecting a point across the x-axis?
  2. How does a 180° rotation differ from a 90° clockwise rotation?
  3. What happens to a point when it is reflected over the origin?
  4. How would the trapezoid look if rotated 90° counterclockwise instead?
  5. What if we translated the figure using a different rule, like (x2,y+4)(x-2, y+4)?

Tip: When reflecting points, always be sure to change the appropriate coordinate (x or y) based on the axis of reflection.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Coordinate Transformations
Reflections
Rotations
Translations

Formulas

Reflection across the y-axis: (x, y) → (-x, y)
Rotation 90° clockwise about the origin: (x, y) → (y, -x)
Translation: (x, y) → (x+2, y-4)

Theorems

Coordinate transformation rules for reflections, rotations, and translations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10