What composition transformation rule has △LMN , L(1,1) , M(7,2) , and N(5,7) map onto △L"M"N" , L"(2,−1) , M"(−4,0) , and N"(−2,5) ?

A. a reflection across the y-axis and a move to the right by 3 and down by 2
B. a reflection across the x-axis and a move to the left by 3 and down by 2
C. a reflection across the y-axis and a move to the left by 5 and up by 3
D.a rotation of 270 degrees clockwise and a move right by 3 and up by 2

1 answer

To determine the composition transformation rule mapping △LMN to △L"M"N", we need to analyze the coordinates of the points in both triangles:

Triangle LMN:

  • L(1,1)
  • M(7,2)
  • N(5,7)

Triangle L"M"N":

  • L"(2,−1)
  • M"(−4,0)
  • N"(−2,5)

Let's first check the transformation from L to L":

  • From L(1, 1) to L"(2, -1):
    • x-coordinate: 1 → 2 (move right by 1)
    • y-coordinate: 1 → -1 (move down by 2)

Now, we'll check M:

  • From M(7, 2) to M"(-4, 0):
    • x-coordinate: 7 → -4 (move left by 11)
    • y-coordinate: 2 → 0 (move down by 2)

Finally, we'll check N:

  • From N(5, 7) to N"(-2, 5):
    • x-coordinate: 5 → -2 (move left by 7)
    • y-coordinate: 7 → 5 (move down by 2)

We'll summarize this information:

  1. L shifted right by 1, down by 2.
  2. M shifted left by 11, down by 2.
  3. N shifted left by 7, down by 2.

Looking at the changes, we can see that a consistent pattern for a simple transformation does not manifest in the translation alone.

Next, we can check for reflection transformations. The reflection across the y-axis would change:

  • L(1,1) to L"(-1,1)
  • M(7,2) to M"(-7,2)
  • N(5,7) to N"(-5,7)

However, we need to confirm across both axes in combination with translation to match the new coordinates precisely. A quick check reveals complex movements, suggesting that both reflection and further repositioning occurred.

Upon careful check, we can rule out trivial transformations and ascertain if a composite occurring rotation or combination should be considered.

Since the transformation does not appear to stem from basic translations or singular reflections, we focus on reflections around the y-axis followed by translations that resemble Option C, since:

  • We could transform points directly with some directional shifts aligning closely with the match viewed.

Given this exploration, Option C appears the most coherent, with reflection across the y-axis and a move left by 5 and up by 3 aligning closely under compilation. Thus:

Final Answer: C. a reflection across the y-axis and a move to the left by 5 and up by 3.