Math Problem Statement

ABCD is a square. A is (1, 1), B is (-1, 3), C is (1, 5), D is (3, 3). A single transformation of ABCD is such that A is mapped to B, B is mapped to C, and the only invariant point is (1, 3). Describe fully the transformation.

Solution

To fully describe the transformation of square ABCD based on the given information:

Given:

  • A(1,1),B(1,3),C(1,5),D(3,3)A(1, 1), B(-1, 3), C(1, 5), D(3, 3)
  • A transformation maps:
    • AA to BB
    • BB to CC
  • The only invariant point is (1,3)(1, 3)

Analysis:

  1. Rotation Center: The only invariant point is (1,3)(1, 3). This means that the transformation likely involves a rotation around the point (1,3)(1, 3).

  2. Determining the Angle of Rotation:

    • A(1,1)A(1, 1) is mapped to B(1,3)B(-1, 3), meaning point AA rotates to become point BB.
    • The distance from A(1,1)A(1, 1) to the invariant point (1,3)(1, 3) is 2 units (since it's vertically aligned).
    • After the rotation, B(1,3)B(-1, 3) is horizontally aligned with the invariant point and also 2 units away, suggesting a 90-degree counterclockwise rotation.
  3. Verifying for BB to CC:

    • If we apply the same 90-degree counterclockwise rotation to B(1,3)B(-1, 3), it should map to C(1,5)C(1, 5), which holds true as it moves 2 units above the invariant point.

Conclusion:

The transformation is a 90-degree counterclockwise rotation about the point (1,3)(1, 3), which is the invariant point.


Do you need further details or have any questions?

Expanding questions:

  1. What would the transformation look like if it were a 90-degree clockwise rotation instead?
  2. How do you calculate the matrix for a 90-degree counterclockwise rotation?
  3. Can you perform a rotation about a point other than the origin mathematically?
  4. What other types of transformations could maintain a single invariant point?
  5. How does this transformation change the side lengths and angles of the square?

Tip: To confirm a rotation transformation, always check distances between points before and after the transformation to verify the correctness of the angle and center of rotation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Transformations
Rotation
Invariant points

Formulas

Rotation transformation equations
Invariant point calculation

Theorems

Properties of rotation around a point

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11