Math Problem Statement

Describe a series of rigid transformations for ABCD to reach figure EFGH

Describe a series of rigid transformations for ABCD to reach figure EFGH.

Solution

To transform figure ABCDABCD to match figure EFGHEFGH using a series of rigid transformations, we need to analyze their relative positions and orientations.

Step-by-step Transformation:

  1. Translation: Move ABCDABCD so that point AA coincides with point EE. This can be done by translating ABCDABCD 4 units to the right and 2 units up, aligning the vertices AA and EE.

  2. Rotation: Rotate the translated figure around point EE by 90 degrees clockwise. This will match the orientation of ABCDABCD with that of EFGHEFGH. For example, after rotation:

    • DD will align with FF,
    • BB will align with HH,
    • CC will align with GG.

These two rigid transformations (a translation followed by a rotation) will map figure ABCDABCD onto figure EFGHEFGH.

Would you like more details on any of these transformations or how rigid transformations work?


Here are 5 related questions to explore:

  1. What are rigid transformations, and how do they preserve shape?
  2. How do translations and rotations differ in geometry?
  3. Can you describe a reflection that could also map ABCDABCD onto EFGHEFGH?
  4. How would you determine if two figures are congruent using transformations?
  5. What properties of the two quadrilaterals suggest they are congruent?

Tip: Rigid transformations (translations, rotations, and reflections) do not change the size or shape of figures; they only change the position or orientation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Rigid Transformations
Translations
Rotations
Congruence

Formulas

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Theorems

Congruence of Shapes through Rigid Transformations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-10