Math Problem Statement

Graph the triangle ABC with the given vertices and apply transformations: a 90° clockwise rotation and a reflection over the y-axis.

Solution

The image contains two geometry tasks involving transformations on the coordinate plane. Here's how to solve each part:


Task 4:

  • Vertices of Triangle ABC:

    • A(3,3)A(3,3)
    • B(1,3)B(1,3)
    • C(2,1)C(2,1)
  • Steps:

    1. Graph the Triangle ABC: Plot the points A(3,3)A(3,3), B(1,3)B(1,3), and C(2,1)C(2,1) on the coordinate plane and connect them to form a triangle.
    2. Rotate 90 Degrees Clockwise About the Origin:
      • The rule for rotating a point 90° clockwise is: (x,y)(y,x)(x, y) \to (y, -x)
      • Applying the rule:
        • A(3,3)A(3,3)A(3,3) \to A'(3,-3)
        • B(1,3)B(3,1)B(1,3) \to B'(3,-1)
        • C(2,1)C(1,2)C(2,1) \to C'(1,-2)
    3. Graph the New Triangle ABCA'B'C': Plot A(3,3)A'(3,-3), B(3,1)B'(3,-1), and C(1,2)C'(1,-2) and connect them.
    4. Write the Rule: The rule for this rotation is (x,y)(y,x)(x, y) \to (y, -x).

Task 5:

  • Vertices of Triangle ABC:

    • A(2,0)A(-2,0)
    • B(0,3)B(0,3)
    • C(2,2)C(2,2)
  • Steps:

    1. Graph the Triangle ABC: Plot A(2,0)A(-2,0), B(0,3)B(0,3), and C(2,2)C(2,2) on the coordinate plane and connect them to form a triangle.
    2. Reflect Over the y-Axis:
      • The rule for reflecting over the y-axis is: (x,y)(x,y)(x, y) \to (-x, y)
      • Applying the rule:
        • A(2,0)A(2,0)A(-2,0) \to A'(2,0)
        • B(0,3)B(0,3)B(0,3) \to B'(0,3)
        • C(2,2)C(2,2)C(2,2) \to C'(-2,2)
    3. Graph the New Triangle ABCA'B'C': Plot A(2,0)A'(2,0), B(0,3)B'(0,3), and C(2,2)C'(-2,2) and connect them.
    4. Write the Rule: The rule for this reflection is (x,y)(x,y)(x, y) \to (-x, y).

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Questions to Expand Learning:

  1. What happens if you rotate the triangles 90° counterclockwise instead?
  2. How does reflecting over the x-axis change the triangle's coordinates?
  3. Can you describe how a 180° rotation differs from a 90° rotation?
  4. What would be the result of reflecting over the line y=xy = x?
  5. How can you verify the transformations mathematically without graphing?

Tip: Always double-check transformed coordinates by reapplying the transformation rule for accuracy.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Graphing on a Cartesian plane
Geometric transformations
Rotation about the origin
Reflection over the y-axis

Formulas

90° clockwise rotation: (x, y) → (y, -x)
Reflection over the y-axis: (x, y) → (-x, y)

Theorems

Coordinate transformation rules for rotations
Coordinate transformation rules for reflections

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10