Math Problem Statement
The triangle shown on the coordinate grid is rotated 90∘ clockwise about the origin.
Which would be the measure of the third angle of the resulting triangle? A.82∘
B.98∘
C.53∘
D.45∘
Solution
Rotating a triangle on a coordinate plane affects the orientation and position of the triangle, but it does not change the measures of its angles. Since a rotation is a rigid transformation, it preserves angles and lengths. Therefore, the measure of each angle in the triangle remains unchanged after the rotation.
If the original triangle's angles were, for example, , , and , they would remain , , and after a 90-degree clockwise rotation.
With this understanding, the problem does not provide enough information to directly determine the measure of the third angle from the given choices (A: , B: , C: , D: ) without knowing the measures of the other two angles in the triangle.
In summary, to find the measure of the third angle, we would need the measures of the other two angles in the triangle. The sum of all three angles in a triangle is always .
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Rigid Transformations
Angle Properties
Triangle Geometry
Formulas
Sum of angles in a triangle = 180°
Theorems
Angle Preservation under Rigid Transformations
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-10