Math Problem Statement

Triangle JKL is rotated 90° clockwise about the origin, translated 5 units to the right, and reflected over the x-axis. The image that results is ΔJ'K'L'. What are the coordinates of vertex J' on the image?

Solution

Let's analyze the transformation process described in the image to find the coordinates of vertex JJ':

Initial steps:

  • Triangle JKLJKL is:
    • Rotated 90° clockwise about the origin,
    • Translated 5 units to the right,
    • Reflected over the x-axis.

We will break down each transformation applied to vertex JJ, following the given order.

Step 1: 90° clockwise rotation about the origin

When a point (x,y)(x, y) is rotated 90° clockwise around the origin, the coordinates transform as follows: (x,y)(y,x)(x, y) \rightarrow (y, -x)

  • The original coordinates of JJ are (3,1)(-3, -1) (from observation of the graph).
  • After 90° clockwise rotation: (3,1)(1,3)(-3, -1) \rightarrow (-1, 3)

Step 2: Translation 5 units to the right

To translate the point 5 units to the right, add 5 to the x-coordinate: (1,3)(1+5,3)=(4,3)(-1, 3) \rightarrow (-1 + 5, 3) = (4, 3)

Step 3: Reflection over the x-axis

When reflecting a point (x,y)(x, y) over the x-axis, the y-coordinate changes its sign: (x,y)(x,y)(x, y) \rightarrow (x, -y)

  • After reflecting (4,3)(4, 3) over the x-axis: (4,3)(4,3)(4, 3) \rightarrow (4, -3)

Thus, the final coordinates of vertex JJ' are (4,3)(4, -3).

Conclusion:

The answer isn't directly listed among the options provided in the multiple-choice answers. This may indicate a typo or a misalignment in the image text.

Would you like to clarify any details or ask further questions? Here are some additional questions for practice:

  1. What are the steps for performing a 180° rotation about the origin?
  2. How does reflecting over the y-axis affect the coordinates of a point?
  3. If a point is reflected over both the x-axis and y-axis, what transformation does it undergo?
  4. What is the effect of translating a point left and down by some units?
  5. How would the final image change if the reflection happened before the rotation?

Tip: Always double-check graph transformations by visualizing or plotting each step if possible.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Transformations

Formulas

Rotation 90° clockwise: (x, y) → (y, -x)
Translation: (x, y) → (x + a, y + b)
Reflection over x-axis: (x, y) → (x, -y)

Theorems

Rotation
Translation
Reflection

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9