Math Problem Statement

Describe the transformations between the triangles on the Cartesian plane as shown in the image. The triangles are labeled as ΔABC, ΔA'B'C', ΔDEF, ΔGHI, ΔJKL, ΔMNP, ΔM'N'P', ΔQRS, ΔTUV, and ΔWXY.

Solution

To solve Question 7 from the image, we need to describe the transformations between different triangles shown on the Cartesian plane, based on geometric transformations like reflection, rotation, translation, or dilation.

Let's break down the transformations for each pair of triangles:

7.1. ABC\triangle ABC to ABC\triangle A'B'C'

This appears to be a reflection across the y-axis. The coordinates of the triangle's points have been mirrored, with AA becoming AA', BB becoming BB', and CC becoming CC'.

7.2. ABC\triangle A'B'C' to DEF\triangle DEF

This transformation seems to be a translation. Triangle ABCA'B'C' is moved downwards and slightly to the right to form DEF\triangle DEF.

7.3. ABC\triangle A'B'C' to JKL\triangle JKL

This transformation looks like a rotation by 180° around the origin. The points of ABC\triangle A'B'C' rotate to match the positions of JKL\triangle JKL.

7.4. ABC\triangle A'B'C' to GHI\triangle GHI

This transformation involves a rotation of 90° counterclockwise around the origin.

7.5. MNP\triangle MNP to MNP\triangle M'N'P'

This is a reflection across the x-axis. The triangle MNP\triangle MNP is mirrored with respect to the x-axis, resulting in MNP\triangle M'N'P'.

7.6. MNP\triangle MNP to QRS\triangle QRS

This transformation appears to be a translation. The triangle is shifted upwards and to the right to form QRS\triangle QRS.

7.7. TUV\triangle TUV to MNP\triangle MNP

This looks like a translation as well, where TUV\triangle TUV is moved downward to align with MNP\triangle MNP.

7.8. TUV\triangle TUV to WXY\triangle WXY

This appears to be a reflection across the y-axis. The coordinates of TUV\triangle TUV are reflected, resulting in WXY\triangle WXY.

These are the transformations described between the pairs of triangles.


Do you want details or have any questions on this? Here are 5 related questions to explore further:

  1. What is the general rule for reflecting a point across the y-axis?
  2. How do you calculate the coordinates of a point after a 90° counterclockwise rotation around the origin?
  3. What is the difference between a translation and a reflection?
  4. How do you verify if a transformation is a reflection or a rotation based on coordinates?
  5. What would happen if you combined a reflection and rotation? How does the outcome compare to a single transformation?

Tip: When identifying geometric transformations, pay close attention to the coordinates of key points and how they change between figures.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometric Transformations
Reflection
Rotation
Translation
Cartesian Coordinates

Formulas

Reflection across the y-axis: (x, y) -> (-x, y)
Reflection across the x-axis: (x, y) -> (x, -y)
Rotation by 90° counterclockwise: (x, y) -> (-y, x)
Rotation by 180°: (x, y) -> (-x, -y)

Theorems

Transformation Theorems
Coordinate Geometry Theorems

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12