Math Problem Statement

Which point is the image of Q after a -150° rotation around the indicated center of rotation?

Solution

The problem involves determining the image of point QQ after it is rotated by 150-150^\circ around a center of rotation that is clearly marked on the diagram. The negative angle indicates a clockwise rotation.

Steps to Solve:

  1. Identify the center of rotation: It's the black dot labeled "Center" in the middle of the diagram.

  2. Locate point QQ: QQ is marked as a blue dot.

  3. Visualize a 150-150^\circ (clockwise) rotation: Starting from QQ, we need to rotate QQ in the clockwise direction around the center by 150150^\circ.

    Based on a rough visual estimate of 150150^\circ, the image of QQ should land near one of the labeled points (A, B, C, or D).

Analysis:

Looking at the relative positions, the point that seems to match a 150150^\circ clockwise rotation is point C, as it aligns with the direction of a large clockwise angle from QQ.

Answer:

The image of point QQ after a 150-150^\circ rotation appears to be point C.


Would you like further clarification on rotation transformations? Here are 5 related questions for further practice:

  1. How do you determine the angle of rotation in a counterclockwise direction?
  2. What is the difference between clockwise and counterclockwise rotations?
  3. How can you rotate a point using trigonometric functions?
  4. What is the image of a point under a 9090^\circ counterclockwise rotation?
  5. How can you find the coordinates of a rotated point without a graph?

Tip: For precise rotations, try sketching smaller intermediate angles (like 9090^\circ) to help visualize the full rotation more clearly.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Rotations
Transformations

Formulas

Rotation Formula: (x', y') = (x cos θ - y sin θ, x sin θ + y cos θ)

Theorems

Rotation Theorem: A rotation transforms every point of a figure through a specified angle about a fixed point.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10