Math Problem Statement

How many degrees was triangle ABC rotated?

Solution

The problem involves determining the angle of clockwise rotation of triangle ABC around the origin. By analyzing the position of triangle ABCABC and its rotated version ABCA'B'C', we can find the rotation angle.

Let me break down the steps for calculating the angle of rotation:

  1. Identify coordinates before and after rotation:

    • Before rotation:
      • A=(1,0)A = (1, 0)
      • B=(4,6)B = (4, 6)
      • C=(0,5)C = (0, 5)
    • After rotation:
      • A=(0,1)A' = (0, -1)
      • B=(6,4)B' = (-6, 4)
      • C=(5,0)C' = (-5, 0)
  2. Calculate the angle of rotation: We can find the angle of rotation by examining one point, say point AA, and its rotated image AA'. Since the origin is the center of rotation, the angle formed between the vector OAOA and OAOA' will give us the rotation angle.

Let me calculate this angle for you.The triangle ABCABC was rotated clockwise by 90 degrees around the origin.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are some related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How would the coordinates change if the triangle were rotated counterclockwise by 90 degrees?
  2. What would be the effect of a 180-degree rotation on the triangle's coordinates?
  3. How do we apply matrix multiplication to find the new coordinates after rotation?
  4. What is the geometric interpretation of a 270-degree clockwise rotation?
  5. How can we generalize the formula to find the angle of rotation for any point?

Tip: When rotating points, always use the origin as the center unless stated otherwise, as it simplifies the computation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Rotation Transformations
Coordinate Geometry

Formulas

Rotation matrix: (x', y') = (x*cos(θ) - y*sin(θ), x*sin(θ) + y*cos(θ))
Angle of Rotation Formula

Theorems

Rotation Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10