Math Problem Statement

What are the vertices for the final image after applying the composition T_{-2,4} ∘ R_O, 180° to ∆XYZ?

Solution

Let's solve the problem by breaking down the steps needed to find the vertices of the triangle after applying the given transformations.

Given Information:

  • You have triangle ΔXYZ\Delta XYZ, and its vertices are provided on a graph.
  • You are asked to find the new coordinates of the vertices after applying the composition of two transformations:
    1. RO,180R_O, 180^\circ – A 180° rotation about the origin.
    2. T2,4T_{-2,4} – A translation by (2,4)(-2,4).

Step 1: Determine the Coordinates of ΔXYZ\Delta XYZ

From the graph, we can visually read the coordinates of the vertices of ΔXYZ\Delta XYZ.

  • X=(4,4)X = (4, 4)
  • Y=(2,2)Y = (2, 2)
  • Z=(4,2)Z = (4, 2)

Step 2: Apply the 180° Rotation RO,180R_O, 180^\circ

A 180° rotation about the origin transforms each point (x,y)(x, y) to (x,y)(-x, -y).

  • X(4,4)X(4,4)X(4, 4) \rightarrow X'(-4, -4)
  • Y(2,2)Y(2,2)Y(2, 2) \rightarrow Y'(-2, -2)
  • Z(4,2)Z(4,2)Z(4, 2) \rightarrow Z'(-4, -2)

Step 3: Apply the Translation T2,4T_{-2,4}

A translation by (2,4)(-2,4) means subtracting 2 from the x-coordinate and adding 4 to the y-coordinate for each point.

  • X(4,4)X(42,4+4)=X(6,0)X'(-4, -4) \rightarrow X''(-4 - 2, -4 + 4) = X''(-6, 0)
  • Y(2,2)Y(22,2+4)=Y(4,2)Y'(-2, -2) \rightarrow Y''(-2 - 2, -2 + 4) = Y''(-4, 2)
  • Z(4,2)Z(42,2+4)=Z(6,2)Z'(-4, -2) \rightarrow Z''(-4 - 2, -2 + 4) = Z''(-6, 2)

Final Answer:

  • X=(6,0)X'' = (-6, 0)
  • Y=(4,2)Y'' = (-4, 2)
  • Z=(6,2)Z'' = (-6, 2)

These are the final coordinates of the vertices of ΔXYZ\Delta XYZ after the composition of transformations.

Would you like any further clarification or details on this? Here are some related questions to consider:

  1. How do we determine the effect of different types of rotations on a point?
  2. What is the formula for a general translation on a point?
  3. How does a 180° rotation affect the orientation of a shape?
  4. Can the order of transformations change the final result?
  5. What is the geometric significance of combining a rotation and a translation?

Tip: When performing multiple transformations, always follow the correct order: the first transformation should be applied first, followed by the second, and so on.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry
Transformation of Shapes
Rotation
Translation

Formulas

Rotation of point (x, y) by 180°: (-x, -y)
Translation of point (x, y) by (a, b): (x + a, y + b)

Theorems

Rotation Theorem: A 180° rotation about the origin changes (x, y) to (-x, -y)
Translation Theorem: Moving every point of a shape by the same distance in a given direction

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11