Math Problem Statement

Triangle XYZ is rotated to create the image triangle X'Y'Z'.

On a coordinate plane, 2 triangles are shown. The first triangle has points X (negative 2, 2), Y (1, 2), Z (0, 4). The second triangle has points X prime (2, negative 2), Y prime (negative 1, negative 1), Z prime (0, negative 4). Which rules could describe the rotation? Select two options.

R0, 90° R0, 180° R0, 270° (x, y) → (–y, x) (x, y) → (–x, –y)

Solution

To determine which rules describe the rotation of triangle XYZ to its image triangle X'Y'Z', let's analyze the given points.

Original triangle XYZ:

  • X(2,2)X(-2, 2)
  • Y(1,2)Y(1, 2)
  • Z(0,4)Z(0, 4)

Image triangle XYZX'Y'Z':

  • X(2,2)X'(2, -2)
  • Y(1,1)Y'(-1, -1)
  • Z(0,4)Z'(0, -4)

To find the rotation, let's apply the given transformations to the original points and see which one matches the image points.

Checking each option:

  1. R0,90°R_0, 90° rotation:

    • Formula: (x,y)(y,x)(x, y) \rightarrow (-y, x)
    • X(2,2)(2,2)X(-2, 2) \rightarrow (-2, -2) (This does not match X(2,2)X'(2, -2))
    • Y(1,2)(2,1)Y(1, 2) \rightarrow (-2, 1) (This does not match Y(1,1)Y'(-1, -1))
    • Z(0,4)(4,0)Z(0, 4) \rightarrow (-4, 0) (This does not match Z(0,4)Z'(0, -4))

    Conclusion: This option is incorrect.

  2. R0,180°R_0, 180° rotation:

    • Formula: (x,y)(x,y)(x, y) \rightarrow (-x, -y)
    • X(2,2)(2,2)X(-2, 2) \rightarrow (2, -2) (This matches X(2,2)X'(2, -2))
    • Y(1,2)(1,2)Y(1, 2) \rightarrow (-1, -2) (This does not match Y(1,1)Y'(-1, -1))
    • Z(0,4)(0,4)Z(0, 4) \rightarrow (0, -4) (This matches Z(0,4)Z'(0, -4))

    Conclusion: This option is partially correct.

  3. R0,270°R_0, 270° rotation:

    • Formula: (x,y)(y,x)(x, y) \rightarrow (y, -x)
    • X(2,2)(2,2)X(-2, 2) \rightarrow (2, 2) (This does not match X(2,2)X'(2, -2))
    • Y(1,2)(2,1)Y(1, 2) \rightarrow (2, -1) (This does not match Y(1,1)Y'(-1, -1))
    • Z(0,4)(4,0)Z(0, 4) \rightarrow (4, 0) (This does not match Z(0,4)Z'(0, -4))

    Conclusion: This option is incorrect.

  4. (x,y)(y,x)(x, y) \rightarrow (-y, x) transformation:

    • X(2,2)(2,2)X(-2, 2) \rightarrow (-2, -2) (This does not match X(2,2)X'(2, -2))
    • Y(1,2)(2,1)Y(1, 2) \rightarrow (-2, 1) (This does not match Y(1,1)Y'(-1, -1))
    • Z(0,4)(4,0)Z(0, 4) \rightarrow (-4, 0) (This does not match Z(0,4)Z'(0, -4))

    Conclusion: This option is incorrect.

  5. (x,y)(x,y)(x, y) \rightarrow (-x, -y) transformation:

    • X(2,2)(2,2)X(-2, 2) \rightarrow (2, -2) (This matches X(2,2)X'(2, -2))
    • Y(1,2)(1,2)Y(1, 2) \rightarrow (-1, -2) (This does not match Y(1,1)Y'(-1, -1))
    • Z(0,4)(0,4)Z(0, 4) \rightarrow (0, -4) (This matches Z(0,4)Z'(0, -4))

    Conclusion: This option is partially correct.

From the analysis, the two correct options that describe the rotation are:

  • R0,180°R_0, 180°
  • (x,y)(x,y)(x, y) \rightarrow (-x, -y)

Both of these options describe the same rotation of 180 degrees about the origin.

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Related Questions:

  1. What are the coordinates of a point after a 90°90° rotation about the origin?
  2. How does a 270°270° rotation about the origin affect the coordinates of a point?
  3. Can you provide an example of a different set of points and apply a 180°180° rotation to them?
  4. How does the transformation (x,y)(y,x)(x, y) \rightarrow (y, -x) affect a point's coordinates?
  5. What are the general rules for rotating points about the origin in a coordinate plane?

Tip:

When rotating a point around the origin, remember that a 90°90° rotation counterclockwise swaps the coordinates and changes the sign of the new x-coordinate, 180°180° rotation changes both coordinates' signs, and 270°270° rotation counterclockwise swaps the coordinates and changes the sign of the new y-coordinate.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Coordinate Transformations
Rotations

Formulas

Rotation 90° counterclockwise: (x, y) → (–y, x)
Rotation 180°: (x, y) → (–x, –y)
Rotation 270° counterclockwise: (x, y) → (y, –x)

Theorems

Rotation about the origin in a coordinate plane

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10