Math Problem Statement
Rotate a trialg with coordinates A(7,15), B(5,8), C(10,10) about (5,8) and scale it by (2,2) about (10,10)
Solution
To solve this problem, we'll approach it step-by-step:
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Rotation about point B(5,8):
To rotate the triangle by a given angle about a point, we first translate the point to the origin, rotate, and then translate back. However, you haven't provided a specific rotation angle.If you meant a 90° counterclockwise rotation (a common choice), here's how we'd do it:
The formula for a 90° counterclockwise rotation about a point is: So for each vertex, we will:
- Translate by subtracting point .
- Apply the 90° rotation.
- Translate back to point .
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Scaling about point C(10,10):
To scale by a factor of about point , we use the formula: Where and (scaling factors). We apply this scaling to each rotated vertex.
Step 1: Rotate Triangle about Point
Let's first calculate the rotated positions (assuming a 90° counterclockwise rotation) of the vertices of the triangle about :
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Vertex A(7, 15):
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Vertex B(5, 8):
This is the center of rotation, so it stays the same: -
Vertex C(10, 10):
So, the rotated triangle has vertices at , , and .
Step 2: Scale about Point
Now, we will scale the rotated triangle about by a factor of :
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Vertex :
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Vertex :
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Vertex :
Final Answer:
The vertices of the triangle after a 90° counterclockwise rotation about and scaling by about are:
Would you like more details about how to perform these transformations, or do you have any specific questions?
Follow-up Questions:
- How do rotation transformations work in 2D?
- What happens if the scaling factor is not uniform (different for and )?
- How can you apply a rotation for an arbitrary angle?
- What is the effect of scaling by a factor less than 1?
- How do translation and rotation interact geometrically?
Tip:
When performing transformations, always work step by step (translate, rotate, then translate back) for clarity and accuracy.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Coordinate Transformations
Rotation
Scaling
Formulas
(x', y') = (y_0 - (y - y_0), x_0 + (x - x_0))
(x', y') = (C_x + s_x * (x - C_x), C_y + s_y * (y - C_y))
Theorems
Rotation Theorem
Scaling Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-11