Question

A triangle has three vertices located at A(-1, 2), B(-1, 5), and C(-4, 2). List the ordered pairs of the triangle after it has been translated four units to the right, reflected over the x-axis, and then rotated 90oclockwise about the origin.

Answer 1

A’ is (-2,-3)

B’ is (-5,-3)

C’ is (2,0)

Explanation:

We have three operations to perform;

a) translate 4 units right

means that we add 4 to the x-coordinate

b) Reflect over x-axis

If we reflect over x-axis;

(x,y) becomes (x,-y)

c) Rotate 90 degrees clockwise

(x,y) becomes (y,-x)

We have the following as the solution;

A( - 1,2)

Add 4 to x-coordinate

(3,2)

Reflect over x-axis

(3,-2)

Rotate 90 degrees clockwise

(-2,-3)

for B (-1,5)

Add 4 to x-coordinate

(3,5)

Reflect over x-axis

(3,-5)

Rotate

(-5,-3)

C; (-4,2)

Add 4 units to x-axis

(0,2)

Reflect

(0,-2)

Rotate

(2.0)