Math Problem Statement

Rotate triangle GEF 270 degrees clockwise about the origin. What are the coordinates of the new image?

Solution

To determine the new coordinates of triangle GEF\triangle GEF after a 270° clockwise rotation about the origin, follow the rotation rule:

Rotation Rule (270° Clockwise):

If a point (x,y)(x, y) is rotated 270° clockwise, its new coordinates will be: (x,y)(y,x)(x, y) \rightarrow (y, -x)


Step 1: Identify Original Coordinates

From the graph:

  • G(4,1)G(-4, 1)
  • E(2,2)E(-2, -2)
  • F(4,3)F(-4, -3)

Step 2: Apply the Rotation Rule

Using (x,y)(y,x)(x, y) \rightarrow (y, -x):

  1. For G(4,1)G(-4, 1): (4,1)(1,4)(-4, 1) \rightarrow (1, 4)
  2. For E(2,2)E(-2, -2): (2,2)(2,2)(-2, -2) \rightarrow (-2, 2)
  3. For F(4,3)F(-4, -3): (4,3)(3,4)(-4, -3) \rightarrow (-3, 4)

Step 3: New Coordinates

The new coordinates are:

  • G(1,4)G'(1, 4)
  • E(2,2)E'(-2, 2)
  • F(3,4)F'(-3, 4)

Compare to Answer Choices

From the options:

  • Correct coordinates are missing from the listed options, suggesting a discrepancy or omission in the answer choices.

Let me know if you need clarification or further breakdown! Here are five related questions to deepen understanding:

  1. How do you rotate a point (x,y)(x, y) 90° clockwise around the origin?
  2. What happens when you rotate a point 180° about the origin?
  3. Can you explain the difference between clockwise and counterclockwise rotations?
  4. How do transformations (e.g., translations, rotations) affect a shape's size and orientation?
  5. How do you verify graphically that a rotation is accurate?

Tip: For a 270° clockwise rotation, the coordinates (x,y)(x, y) always map to (y,x)(y, -x).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry
Rotations
Transformation Rules

Formulas

(x, y) → (y, -x) for a 270° clockwise rotation

Theorems

Rotation transformation about the origin

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10