Math Problem Statement
There are several rigid transformations that could take Polygon A to Polygon B. Choose two correct transformations below.
Group of answer choices
Reflection of A over the y-axis and then reflection over the x-axis
Translation down 4 and right 4
Rotation 180 degrees around the Center (0, 0)
Solution
To determine which transformations map Polygon A to Polygon B, we evaluate the choices based on the types of rigid transformations (translation, reflection, and rotation).
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Reflection of A over the y-axis and then reflection over the x-axis:
- Reflecting over the y-axis mirrors the figure horizontally, while reflecting over the x-axis mirrors it vertically. A combination of these two reflections effectively rotates the shape by 180 degrees about the origin.
- This is a valid transformation.
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Translation down 4 and right 4:
- This describes moving the entire polygon 4 units down and 4 units to the right.
- This is a valid transformation.
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Rotation 180 degrees around the center (0, 0):
- A 180-degree rotation around the origin changes the orientation of the shape but maintains its structure.
- This is a valid transformation.
Since we need to select two correct transformations, the valid choices are:
- Reflection of A over the y-axis and then over the x-axis
- Rotation 180 degrees around the Center (0, 0)
Would you like further details or explanations? Here are five questions to explore the topic further:
- What are other examples of rigid transformations?
- How does a reflection differ from a rotation in terms of symmetry?
- Can a translation be considered a rotation under certain conditions?
- How do we distinguish between clockwise and counterclockwise rotations?
- What is the difference between a rigid and non-rigid transformation?
Tip: Always ensure that transformations preserve distances and angles, as these are the characteristics of rigid transformations.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Rigid Transformations
Reflections
Translations
Rotations
Formulas
Rotation formula (x, y) -> (-x, -y) for 180-degree rotation
Translation formula (x + a, y + b)
Reflection formulas: Over y-axis (x, y) -> (-x, y), Over x-axis (x, y) -> (x, -y)
Theorems
Rigid Transformation Theorem
Properties of Reflections
Properties of Rotations
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10
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