Math Problem Statement

Which ordered pairs will NOT represent a vertex point in the transformed image A' B' C '?

Solution

The updated problem involves a triangle with vertices A(3,5)A(3, 5), B(3,2)B(3, 2), and C(3,4)C(3, 4). The triangle is transformed according to the rule (x,y)(y,x)(x, y) \rightarrow (-y, x), which signifies a 90-degree counterclockwise rotation about the origin in the coordinate plane.

Let’s apply this transformation to each of the given vertices:

  1. Transforming vertex A(3,5)A(3, 5): A(x,y)=(3,5)(y,x)=(5,3)A(x, y) = (3, 5) \rightarrow (-y, x) = (-5, 3)

  2. Transforming vertex B(3,2)B(3, 2): B(x,y)=(3,2)(y,x)=(2,3)B(x, y) = (3, 2) \rightarrow (-y, x) = (-2, 3)

  3. Transforming vertex C(3,4)C(3, 4): C(x,y)=(3,4)(y,x)=(4,3)C(x, y) = (3, 4) \rightarrow (-y, x) = (-4, 3)

After the transformation, the new vertices of the triangle are:

  • A(5,3)A'(-5, 3)
  • B(2,3)B'(-2, 3)
  • C(4,3)C'(-4, 3)

The question asks which ordered pairs do NOT represent a vertex of the transformed triangle ABCA'B'C'.

The answer choices are:

  • (5,3)(-5, 3)
  • (2,3)(-2, 3)
  • (4,3)(-4, 3)
  • (3,4)(-3, 4)

Based on the transformation:

  • (5,3)(-5, 3) is a vertex (corresponding to AA').
  • (2,3)(-2, 3) is a vertex (corresponding to BB').
  • (4,3)(-4, 3) is a vertex (corresponding to CC').

However, (3,4)(-3, 4) does NOT represent any of the transformed vertices. It seems to be a mistaken combination of coordinates from the original points and does not align with the transformation rule.

Thus, the correct answer is: (3,4)\boxed{(-3, 4)}

Would you like further clarification on transformations, or is there another aspect you'd like to explore? Here are some related questions:

  1. How does rotating a point 180 degrees around the origin affect its coordinates?
  2. What would happen if you reflected the triangle over the x-axis instead of rotating it?
  3. Could you determine the coordinates of the transformed vertices if a different rule was applied, such as a reflection across the y-axis?
  4. How do geometric transformations relate to vector operations?
  5. What is the effect of translating (shifting) the triangle after rotating it?

Tip: For any transformation, it’s helpful to work through one vertex at a time to ensure each point is accurately transformed before checking which coordinates are valid.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry
Transformations
Rotation in the Coordinate Plane

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12