Math Problem Statement

What is the image of segment AB after a 60° clockwise rotation and a reflection over line CF?

Solution

The question asks to determine the image of segment AB after two transformations:

Part A: Rotation 60° Clockwise

  • Rotation 60° clockwise about point P means that we will rotate segment AB around the center of the hexagon (point P).
  • Since each sector in a regular hexagon represents a 60° rotation, segment AB will rotate to align with the position of another edge of the hexagon.
  • After rotating AB by 60° clockwise, the new image of segment AB will be along the line segment BP.

Part B: Reflection over line CF

  • A reflection over line CF means flipping the figure across this line.
  • Line CF is the diagonal passing through point P, so segment AB will reflect symmetrically across CF.
  • After reflecting, the image of AB will now align with segment AF because it's the corresponding reflection across line CF.

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Related Questions:

  1. What happens if the rotation is 120° clockwise instead of 60°?
  2. How does the image of segment AB change with a reflection over line AD?
  3. Can the reflection be described as a transformation that keeps the hexagon's symmetry intact?
  4. What is the effect of rotating segment AB 60° counterclockwise?
  5. How would segment AB appear after reflecting over line BD?

Tip:

When rotating or reflecting shapes, always identify symmetry lines or rotational centers to simplify tracking the transformation paths.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Rotation
Reflection
Symmetry
Geometric Transformations

Formulas

Rotation formula for points (x', y') after rotation by angle θ
Reflection formula across a line

Theorems

Rotation Theorem
Reflection Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9