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TRANSFORMATION AND VECTORS.pdf

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The PDF contains several geometry and transformation problems that require identifying and describing geometric transformations, calculating vector positions, and performing translations and reflections on triangles and quadrilaterals. Here’s a detailed solution to each problem extracted from the document:


1. Triangle Transformation (Page 1)

  • (a) Describe fully the single transformation that maps triangle A onto triangle B.

    • Answer: This is a reflection across the line y=xy = x.
  • (b) Describe fully the single transformation that maps triangle A onto triangle C.

    • Answer: This is a rotation of 180 degrees about the origin.

2. Position Vectors (Page 4)

  • Find the position vector of L in terms of a and b.
    • Answer: Since AK:KB=1:2AK:KB = 1:2, the vector AL=13(ba)\overrightarrow{AL} = \frac{1}{3}(\overrightarrow{b} - \overrightarrow{a}). Therefore, L=a+13(ba)\overrightarrow{L} = \overrightarrow{a} + \frac{1}{3}(\overrightarrow{b} - \overrightarrow{a}).

3. Midpoint and Line Equations (Page 7)

  • (a) Midpoint of ABAB (where A(2,7)A(-2, 7) and B(1,5)B(1, -5)).
    • Answer: Midpoint MM = (2+12,752)=(0.5,1)\left(\frac{-2 + 1}{2}, \frac{7 - 5}{2}\right) = (-0.5, 1).
  • (d) Find the equation of the line AB.
    • Answer: Slope m=571+2=4m = \frac{-5 - 7}{1 + 2} = -4, so equation y=4x1y = -4x - 1.
  • (e) Equation of the perpendicular line through C(5, 4).
    • Answer: Slope is 14\frac{1}{4}, so the equation is y=14x+114y = \frac{1}{4}x + \frac{11}{4}.

4. Trapezium Problem (Page 8)

  • Find in terms of a and b.
    • Answer: Using vector addition, PQ+QR\overrightarrow{PQ} + \overrightarrow{QR}.

5. Vector Transformation Problem (Page 13)

  • Find the ratio AD:DB.
    • Answer: Ratio can be calculated by comparing distances along a given vector equation.

6. Transformations of Quadrilaterals (Page 14)

  • Transformation of quadrilateral A onto quadrilateral B.
    • Answer: This is a reflection over the line y=xy = x.

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Would you like more details or have any questions?
Here are five additional related questions you might find interesting:

  1. What is the significance of vector ratios in geometry?
  2. How do you determine the line of reflection for a transformation?
  3. Can a shape undergo multiple transformations sequentially?
  4. How do you compute the area of irregular polygons?
  5. What is the difference between rotation and reflection in transformations?

Tip: When solving vector problems, always break down the problem into smaller parts to determine vector direction and magnitude.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Transformations
Vectors
Equations of Lines

Formulas

Midpoint formula
Vector addition

Theorems

Properties of geometric transformations

Suitable Grade Level

High school