Math Problem Statement

Use the following figure, determine the motion rule that describes the reflection from quadrilateral ABCD to quadrilateral LMNP.

Solution

Based on the given image, we need to determine the transformation rule that maps quadrilateral ABCDABCD to quadrilateral LMNPLMNP.

Observing the Reflection:

The quadrilateral LMNPLMNP is a mirror image of ABCDABCD across the y-axis. This indicates that the x-coordinates of each vertex change signs while the y-coordinates remain unchanged.

Motion Rule:

The reflection rule is: (x,y)(x,y)(x, y) \to (-x, y)

Would you like further explanation or examples? Here are 5 follow-up questions for deeper exploration:

  1. How do transformations like reflections differ from rotations?
  2. What would the rule be for a reflection across the x-axis instead?
  3. Can we combine transformations, such as reflection followed by translation?
  4. How would you write a rule for reflecting over a line like y=xy = x?
  5. How can you verify the accuracy of a transformation rule using coordinates?

Tip: Always check one vertex from the pre-image and its corresponding vertex in the image to confirm the transformation rule.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Coordinate Plane
Transformations
Reflections

Formulas

Reflection rule across the y-axis: (x, y) → (-x, y)

Theorems

Reflection Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8