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".

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:

  • A=(1,5)A = (1, 5)
  • B=(4,3)B = (4, 3)
  • C=(3,7)C = (3, 7)

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.

  • A=(1,5)A' = (-1, 5)
  • B=(4,3)B' = (-4, 3)
  • C=(3,7)C' = (-3, 7)

Thus, the coordinates of ΔABC\Delta A'B'C' after reflection are:

  • A=(1,5)A' = (-1, 5)
  • B=(4,3)B' = (-4, 3)
  • C=(3,7)C' = (-3, 7)

Step 3: Apply the translation T(2,8)T(2, -8)

Now we apply the translation T(2,8)T(2, -8), which means adding 2 to the x-coordinates and subtracting 8 from the y-coordinates of each point.

  1. For A=(1,5)A' = (-1, 5):

    • A=(1+2,58)=(1,3)A'' = (-1 + 2, 5 - 8) = (1, -3)
  2. For B=(4,3)B' = (-4, 3):

    • B=(4+2,38)=(2,5)B'' = (-4 + 2, 3 - 8) = (-2, -5)
  3. For C=(3,7)C' = (-3, 7):

    • C=(3+2,78)=(1,1)C'' = (-3 + 2, 7 - 8) = (-1, -1)

The coordinates of ΔABC\Delta A''B''C'' after both transformations are:

  • A=(1,3)A'' = (1, -3)
  • B=(2,5)B'' = (-2, -5)
  • C=(1,1)C'' = (-1, -1)

Summary:

  • Coordinates of ΔABC\Delta A'B'C' (after reflection):
    A=(1,5)A' = (-1, 5), B=(4,3)B' = (-4, 3), C=(3,7)C' = (-3, 7)
  • Coordinates of ΔABC\Delta A''B''C'' (after translation):
    A=(1,3)A'' = (1, -3), B=(2,5)B'' = (-2, -5), C=(1,1)C'' = (-1, -1)

Would you like further explanation on any of these steps?

Additional Questions to Explore:

  1. What is the effect of reflecting a shape over the x-axis instead of the y-axis?
  2. How would the coordinates change if the translation rule was T(2,8)T(-2, 8) instead?
  3. How do you find the distance between two points on a coordinate plane?
  4. What would happen if we first translated and then reflected the triangle?
  5. How can you determine the area of ΔABC\Delta A''B''C''?

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