Math Problem Statement
Solution
The question in the image asks to "Reflect Triangle across line " and label the corresponding points as , , and .
Steps to reflect Triangle across the line :
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Identify the coordinates of the vertices , , and on the grid.
- is positioned at (5, 2)
- is positioned at (8, 2)
- is positioned at (7, 5)
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Reflect each point across the vertical line :
- The reflection line is a vertical line that passes through .
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Find the reflected points:
- To reflect over a vertical line, for any point , the reflected point is given by , where is the x-coordinate of the line of reflection, which in this case is 6.
Using this formula:
- For , the reflection will be at .
- For , the reflection will be at .
- For , the reflection will be at .
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Plot the points , , and on the graph and draw the reflected triangle.
Would you like further assistance with plotting, or do you have any questions about this?
Here are five questions to expand your understanding:
- How do you reflect a point across a horizontal line?
- What is the formula for reflecting over a line like ?
- How does the distance from the reflection line relate to the original and reflected points?
- Can you explain why the y-coordinates remain unchanged in this reflection?
- How would you rotate triangle 90° around the origin?
Tip: When reflecting across a line, the perpendicular distance from each point to the line remains the same after reflection!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Reflections
Coordinate Plane
Formulas
Reflection Formula for vertical line ℓ: (2k - x, y)
Theorems
Reflection Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10