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:
Image triangle :
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:
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rotation:
- Formula:
- (This does not match )
- (This does not match )
- (This does not match )
Conclusion: This option is incorrect.
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rotation:
- Formula:
- (This matches )
- (This does not match )
- (This matches )
Conclusion: This option is partially correct.
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rotation:
- Formula:
- (This does not match )
- (This does not match )
- (This does not match )
Conclusion: This option is incorrect.
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transformation:
- (This does not match )
- (This does not match )
- (This does not match )
Conclusion: This option is incorrect.
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transformation:
- (This matches )
- (This does not match )
- (This matches )
Conclusion: This option is partially correct.
From the analysis, the two correct options that describe the rotation are:
Both of these options describe the same rotation of 180 degrees about the origin.
Would you like more details or have any questions?
Related Questions:
- What are the coordinates of a point after a rotation about the origin?
- How does a rotation about the origin affect the coordinates of a point?
- Can you provide an example of a different set of points and apply a rotation to them?
- How does the transformation affect a point's coordinates?
- 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 rotation counterclockwise swaps the coordinates and changes the sign of the new x-coordinate, rotation changes both coordinates' signs, and 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