Math Problem Statement
ΔABC will be reflected over the y-axis. Then it will be translated according to the rule: T(2, ‒8). Write the coordinates of ΔA'B'C' and ΔA"B"C".
Solution
To solve this, let's go through the steps one by one:
Step 1: Identify the coordinates of points A, B, and C
From the graph:
Step 2: Reflect over the y-axis
Reflecting each point over the y-axis involves changing the sign of the x-coordinate while keeping the y-coordinate the same.
Thus, the coordinates of after reflection are:
Step 3: Apply the translation
Now we apply the translation , which means adding 2 to the x-coordinates and subtracting 8 from the y-coordinates of each point.
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For :
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For :
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For :
The coordinates of after both transformations are:
Summary:
- Coordinates of (after reflection):
, , - Coordinates of (after translation):
, ,
Would you like further explanation on any of these steps?
Additional Questions to Explore:
- What is the effect of reflecting a shape over the x-axis instead of the y-axis?
- How would the coordinates change if the translation rule was instead?
- How do you find the distance between two points on a coordinate plane?
- What would happen if we first translated and then reflected the triangle?
- How can you determine the area of ?
Tip:
When performing transformations, remember to apply each step systematically—starting with reflections or rotations and following up with translations if they are sequential.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Coordinate Geometry
Reflections
Translations
Formulas
Reflection over the y-axis: (x, y) -> (-x, y)
Translation: T(a, b): (x, y) -> (x + a, y + b)
Theorems
Transformation Theorems in Geometry
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10