Math Problem Statement

Identify the transformation/mapping used to create triangle XYZ on each coordinate plane. Write a triangle congruence statement. List the corresponding congruent sides and angles for each pair of triangles represented by the given congruence statements.

Solution

Let's analyze the problems from the image step by step:

Problem 7:

The transformation between the two triangles (one in Quadrant I and one in Quadrant III) is a rotation.

  • Transformation: 180° rotation about the origin. When a figure is rotated 180° about the origin, the coordinates (x,y)(x, y) are transformed to (x,y)(-x, -y), which matches the change from the triangle in Quadrant I to Quadrant III.
  • Congruence Statement: ABCXYZ\triangle ABC \cong \triangle XYZ

Problem 8:

The two triangles appear to be identical in shape and orientation, but they are located on opposite sides of the yy-axis. This suggests a reflection.

  • Transformation: Reflection across the yy-axis. The reflection of a point (x,y)(x, y) across the yy-axis becomes (x,y)(-x, y), which aligns with the transformation seen here.
  • Congruence Statement: DEFXYZ\triangle DEF \cong \triangle XYZ

Problem 9:

In this problem, the two triangles are located on opposite sides of the xx-axis. This indicates another reflection.

  • Transformation: Reflection across the xx-axis. The reflection of a point (x,y)(x, y) across the xx-axis becomes (x,y)(x, -y), which matches the transformation here.
  • Congruence Statement: PQRXYZ\triangle PQR \cong \triangle XYZ

Problems 10-12:

For these problems, you need to list the congruent sides and angles for the triangles based on the given congruence statements.

  • Problem 10: JPMTRW\triangle JPM \cong \triangle TRW

    • Congruent sides: JPTRJP \cong TR, PMRWPM \cong RW, and JMTWJM \cong TW
    • Congruent angles: JT\angle J \cong \angle T, PR\angle P \cong \angle R, and MW\angle M \cong \angle W
  • Problem 11: LUVMTH\triangle LUV \cong \triangle MTH

    • Congruent sides: LUMTLU \cong MT, UVTHUV \cong TH, and LVMHLV \cong MH
    • Congruent angles: LM\angle L \cong \angle M, UT\angle U \cong \angle T, and VH\angle V \cong \angle H
  • Problem 12: CATSUP\triangle CAT \cong \triangle SUP

    • Congruent sides: CASUCA \cong SU, ATUPAT \cong UP, and CTSPCT \cong SP
    • Congruent angles: CS\angle C \cong \angle S, AU\angle A \cong \angle U, and TP\angle T \cong \angle P

Would you like more details on any of these transformations or congruence statements?

Here are five related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How do you determine if two triangles are congruent using a transformation?
  2. What are the key properties of a 180° rotation in the coordinate plane?
  3. Can any triangle be reflected across the origin and still be congruent to its preimage?
  4. What are the different types of rigid transformations that preserve triangle congruence?
  5. How do you use the coordinates of vertices to confirm a reflection or rotation?

Tip: To check if a transformation preserves congruence, remember that translations, rotations, and reflections are all isometries, meaning they preserve distances and angles.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Transformations
Congruence
Reflections
Rotations
Symmetry

Formulas

Rotation of 180 degrees: (x, y) → (-x, -y)
Reflection across the x-axis: (x, y) → (x, -y)
Reflection across the y-axis: (x, y) → (-x, y)

Theorems

Triangle Congruence Theorem
Properties of Rigid Transformations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10