Math Problem Statement

Triangle ABC is the result of a rotation of the triangle ABC as shown on the Cartesian plane. Describe the transformation and determine the vertices of the triangle under the given matrix T = [-1 2; 0 1].

Solution

It seems like you've uploaded an image of a mathematical problem involving a triangle transformation on the Cartesian plane. I’ll analyze it and provide a solution.

The problem seems to ask about:

  1. Describing the transformation applied to triangle ABC.
  2. Determining the matrix of the transformation.
  3. Finding the vertices of the triangle PQR under a specific linear transformation matrix T=[1201]T = \begin{bmatrix} -1 & 2 \\ 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix}.

Analyzing the Image:

  • The graph shows triangle ABCA'B'C', which is the result of a transformation applied to triangle ABCABC.
  • Part (a) asks to describe the transformation (likely a rotation).
  • Part (b) asks to determine the image of the triangle after the transformation.

From the handwritten notes:

  • The transformation seems to be a counterclockwise rotation by 90 degrees, which aligns with the typical appearance of such a transformation.
  • The matrix associated with a 90° counterclockwise rotation is: R=[0110]R = \begin{bmatrix} 0 & -1 \\ 1 & 0 \end{bmatrix}

The linear transformation TT, which is already given as: T=[1201]T = \begin{bmatrix} -1 & 2 \\ 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix} will be applied to triangle PQRPQR to find the new vertices.

Next Steps:

  • I'll calculate the result of applying matrix TT to each vertex of triangle PQRPQR.
  • I can also confirm the vertices of triangle ABCA'B'C' under the 90° counterclockwise rotation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Algebra
Transformation Matrices
Rotations on Cartesian Plane

Formulas

Rotation Matrix for 90° Counterclockwise: R = [[0, -1], [1, 0]]
Linear Transformation Matrix: T = [[-1, 2], [0, 1]]

Theorems

Transformation Matrix Application
Geometric Transformations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12