Math Problem Statement

Determine the angles of rotation for the transformation of triangle ABC to A'B'C'.

Solution

To determine the angle of rotation from ABC\triangle ABC (blue triangle) to ABC\triangle A'B'C' (magenta triangle), we follow these steps:

Step 1: Recognize the rotation center.

  • The problem states that the rotation is around the origin (0,0)(0, 0).

Step 2: Analyze corresponding points.

  • Point AA rotates to AA', BB rotates to BB', and CC rotates to CC'.

Step 3: Check the transformation visually:

  • Triangle ABCABC appears to rotate in a clockwise direction based on the relative positions of the triangles.
  • The blue triangle (ABC\triangle ABC) rotates down and to the right, indicating a clockwise rotation.

Step 4: Calculate the angle of rotation.

  • A clockwise rotation of 90° about the origin maps the points to positions consistent with the image.

Conclusion:

The correct answer is 90° clockwise. So the answer is A: 90° clockwise.

Would you like more details about how to calculate rotations, or have further questions?

Here are 5 related questions for practice:

  1. What happens to coordinates when rotated 180° about the origin?
  2. How do we differentiate clockwise from counterclockwise rotations?
  3. What is the formula for rotating a point 90° clockwise around the origin?
  4. How does a rotation transformation affect the orientation of a figure?
  5. What is the relationship between a 270° clockwise and a 90° counterclockwise rotation?

Tip: To confirm a rotation, track how one point on the shape moves from its original to its final position, as this often reveals the rotation angle easily!

Ask a new question for Free

By Image

Drop file here or Click Here to upload

Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Rotations
Coordinate Plane

Formulas

90° clockwise rotation: (x, y) → (y, -x)
90° counterclockwise rotation: (x, y) → (-y, x)
180° rotation: (x, y) → (-x, -y)
270° clockwise rotation: (x, y) → (-y, x)

Theorems

Rotation Transformation Theorem
Coordinate Plane Transformation

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10