Math Problem Statement
Solution
The image shows a geometric figure on a coordinate plane that has been rotated. The task is to identify the degrees of rotation.
Let's analyze the problem:
- The original figure (pre-image) is labeled .
- The rotated figure (image) is labeled .
Since the figures are on a coordinate grid, we can deduce the rotation by observing the change in the positions of the points relative to the origin.
Steps to Identify the Rotation:
- Identify Corresponding Points: Find the coordinates of a point and its rotated image.
- Determine the Rotation: By comparing the coordinates of these points, we can determine how the figure has been rotated around the origin.
Example:
- Let's assume rotates to .
- A 90° clockwise rotation would change to .
- A 180° rotation would change to .
- A 270° clockwise rotation (or 90° counterclockwise) would change to .
From the image, the transformation suggests a 180° rotation because each point has been moved to the exact opposite quadrant without changing the relative distances from the origin.
Conclusion:
The degree of rotation for the figure is 180°.
Would you like more details or have any questions about this rotation? Here are some related questions for further exploration:
- What happens to the coordinates of a point after a 90° rotation clockwise?
- How would the coordinates change after a 270° rotation counterclockwise?
- What are the effects of reflecting a figure over the x-axis or y-axis?
- How can we determine the center of rotation if it's not at the origin?
- How do rotational transformations differ from other rigid motions like translations?
Tip: To verify rotations, always compare the coordinates of corresponding points in the pre-image and image!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Coordinate Geometry
Rotational Symmetry
Formulas
90° clockwise rotation: (x, y) -> (y, -x)
180° rotation: (x, y) -> (-x, -y)
270° clockwise rotation: (x, y) -> (-y, x)
Theorems
Rotation Theorems
Symmetry in Geometry
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-9