Math Problem Statement

What are the coordinates of point Q' after rectangle PQRS is rotated 90° counterclockwise about the origin?

Solution

We are tasked with determining the coordinates of point QQ' after rectangle PQRSPQRS is rotated 9090^\circ counterclockwise about the origin.

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Coordinates of Point QQ:
    From the graph, QQ is located at (5,3)(5, 3).

  2. Rule for 9090^\circ Counterclockwise Rotation:
    When a point (x,y)(x, y) is rotated 9090^\circ counterclockwise about the origin, its new coordinates become (y,x)(-y, x).

  3. Apply the Rule:
    For Q(5,3)Q(5, 3), the rotation transforms it into: Q(x,y)=(y,x)=(3,5)Q'(x', y') = (-y, x) = (-3, 5)

  4. Result:
    The coordinates of QQ' are (3,5)(-3, 5).

Thus, the correct answer is Q(3,5)Q'(-3, 5).


Would you like further details or explanations? Here are related questions you might find helpful:

  1. What are the new coordinates of other points P,R,SP, R, S after the same rotation?
  2. How does the transformation rule differ for 9090^\circ clockwise rotation?
  3. How can this process be visualized on the coordinate plane?
  4. What happens if the rectangle is rotated 180180^\circ instead?
  5. Can we find the rotation matrix for 9090^\circ counterclockwise transformations?

Tip: Always verify the rotation rule by substituting a simple point like (1,0)(1, 0) or (0,1)(0, 1) to ensure you apply it correctly!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry
Rotations
Transformations

Formulas

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

Theorems

Rotation theorem about the origin

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10