Math Problem Statement

On graph paper, plot and connect the points to form trapezoid WXYZ if its vertices are W(7, 3), X(4, 3), Y(1, 9), and Z(6, 5). Remember that a trapezoid is a 4-sided figure (quadrilateral) with at least one pair of parallel sides. (a) If WXYZ is reflected using the transformation function (x → −x, y → y) to form W′X′Y′Z′, then where is Y′? (b) Name a sequence of at least two rigid transformations that will take W′X′Y′Z′ back on to WXYZ.

Solution

The problem involves plotting a trapezoid with vertices W(7,3)W(7, 3), X(4,3)X(4, 3), Y(1,9)Y(1, 9), and Z(6,5)Z(6, 5), and then performing some transformations.

Part (a):

You're asked to reflect the trapezoid using the transformation (xx,yy)(x \rightarrow -x, y \rightarrow y), and determine where YY' (the image of point YY) is located after the reflection.

In the transformation, the xx-coordinate changes its sign, while the yy-coordinate stays the same. Let's apply the transformation to point Y(1,9)Y(1, 9):

  • The new xx-coordinate of YY' becomes 1-1 (because xxx \rightarrow -x).
  • The yy-coordinate remains the same, so it stays at 99.

Thus, after the reflection, YY' will be located at (1,9)(-1, 9).

Part (b):

You need to name a sequence of at least two rigid transformations that will take WXYZW'X'Y'Z' back to WXYZWXYZ.

To map WXYZW'X'Y'Z' back to WXYZWXYZ, we can use the following transformations:

  1. Reflection: Reflect WXYZW'X'Y'Z' back across the y-axis (which negates the effect of the first transformation). This will turn WW', XX', YY', and ZZ' into the original points WW, XX, YY, and ZZ.
  2. Translation: After the reflection, the figure might be displaced, so we would translate it back to the correct position. For instance, we can translate by (6,0)(6, 0) to adjust the horizontal shift that resulted from the reflection.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry
Transformations
Reflections
Translations

Formulas

Reflection over the y-axis: (x, y) → (−x, y)
Translation: (x, y) → (x + a, y + b)

Theorems

Properties of Reflections
Rigid Transformations in Geometry

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10