Math Problem Statement
Crystal is amazed! She graphed triangle ABC using the points A(5,-1) B(3,-7) C(6,-2) ,and . Then she rotated ABC 90 degrees counterclockwise about the origin to find triangle A'B'C' . Meanwhile, her teammate took a different triangle (TUV) and rotated it 90 degrees clockwise about the origin to find T'U'V' . Amazingly, A'B'C' and T'U'V' and ended up using exactly the same points! Name the coordinates of the vertices of triangle TUV
Solution
Let's break down the problem systematically.
Step 1: Crystal's rotation of triangle ABC 90° counterclockwise about the origin.
The rotation of a point by 90° counterclockwise about the origin follows the rule:
Now, we apply this to each vertex of triangle ABC.
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Point :
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Point :
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Point :
So, the coordinates of triangle after the 90° counterclockwise rotation are:
Step 2: Rotation of triangle TUV 90° clockwise about the origin.
The rotation of a point by 90° clockwise about the origin follows the rule:
We are told that triangle TUV rotated 90° clockwise and resulted in the same points as triangle A'B'C'. So, we apply the rule to each vertex of triangle TUV to get the coordinates of that correspond to .
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For , we use the clockwise rotation rule:
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For , we apply the clockwise rotation rule:
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For , we apply the clockwise rotation rule:
So, the coordinates of triangle TUV are:
Final Answer:
The coordinates of triangle TUV are:
Would you like a more detailed explanation or further clarification on any step?
Here are 5 related questions you might find interesting:
- How would the coordinates change if the triangle were rotated 180° counterclockwise instead of 90°?
- What happens to the coordinates of a point when it is reflected over the x-axis or y-axis?
- How do you perform a 180° clockwise rotation about the origin?
- If a triangle is reflected over the line , how do the coordinates change?
- How can you use transformations to find the area of a rotated triangle?
Tip: A key to understanding rotations is remembering the simple coordinate transformation rules for each angle of rotation (90°, 180°, 270°). Practice with different points to get familiar with these transformations.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Coordinate Geometry
Rotations in the Coordinate Plane
Transformations
Formulas
90° Counterclockwise Rotation: (x, y) → (-y, x)
90° Clockwise Rotation: (x, y) → (y, -x)
Theorems
Rules of Rotation in Coordinate Geometry
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10