Math Problem Statement

AB with A(4,1) and B(0,−2) is rotated 90° counterclockwise about the origin and, then reflected over y=x. Determine the location of the image.

Solution

We need to determine the image of the points A(4,1)A(4,1) and B(0,2)B(0, -2) after performing the following transformations:

  1. 90° counterclockwise rotation about the origin
  2. Reflection over the line y=xy = x

Step 1: 90° Counterclockwise Rotation About the Origin

The general rule for rotating a point (x,y)(x, y) 90° counterclockwise about the origin is: (x,y)(y,x)(x, y) \rightarrow (-y, x)

Apply to Point A(4, 1):

A(4,1)A(1,4)A(4, 1) \rightarrow A'(-1, 4)

Apply to Point B(0, -2):

B(0,2)B(2,0)B(0, -2) \rightarrow B'(2, 0)

Step 2: Reflection Over the Line y=xy = x

The rule for reflecting a point over the line y=xy = x is: (x,y)(y,x)(x, y) \rightarrow (y, x)

Apply to Point A'(-1, 4):

A(1,4)A(4,1)A'(-1, 4) \rightarrow A''(4, -1)

Apply to Point B'(2, 0):

B(2,0)B(0,2)B'(2, 0) \rightarrow B''(0, 2)

Final Answer

  • The image of point A(4,1)A(4, 1) is A(4,1)A''(4, -1).
  • The image of point B(0,2)B(0, -2) is B(0,2)B''(0, 2).

Thus, the new locations of the points after the transformations are A(4,1)A''(4, -1) and B(0,2)B''(0, 2).

Would you like further clarification or more details? Here are 5 questions to extend your understanding:

  1. What is the formula for rotating a point by 180° about the origin?
  2. How does the reflection change when reflecting over the x-axis instead of the line y=xy = x?
  3. How do you find the midpoint of a line segment between two points?
  4. What is the effect of a 90° clockwise rotation on a point?
  5. How can you verify the accuracy of a transformation using matrices?

Tip: When performing multiple transformations, always follow the order of operations step by step to avoid confusion.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Transformations
Coordinate Geometry

Formulas

Rotation formula: (x, y) → (-y, x)
Reflection formula: (x, y) → (y, x)

Theorems

Rotation theorem
Reflection theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10