Question

T (negative 6, negative 2), R (negative 2, negative 6), U (negative 4, negative 10), C (negative 8, negative 10), K (negative 10, negative 6). P (3, 1), L (5, 3), A (4, 5), N (2, 5), E (1, 3).

Pentagon TRUCK is similar to pentagon PLANE. Determine which sequence of transformations maps pentagon TRUCK onto pentagon PLANE.

Answer 1

Dilate pentagon TRUCK using a scale factor of 1 of 3.
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and center of dilation at the origin, reflect it across the 2 of 3.
x-axis
, and then translate it 3 of 3.
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.

Answer 2

1/3 in decimals

Answer 3

To determine which sequence of transformations maps pentagon TRUCK onto pentagon PLANE, we will first analyze the coordinates of each vertex for both pentagons.

The coordinates of the vertices of pentagon TRUCK are:
- T (-6, -2)
- R (-2, -6)
- U (-4, -10)
- C (-8, -10)
- K (-10, -6)

The coordinates of the vertices of pentagon PLANE are:
- P (3, 1)
- L (5, 3)
- A (4, 5)
- N (2, 5)
- E (1, 3)

### Step 1: Identify the Centroids

Calculating the centroid (geometric center) of each pentagon will help us analyze their transformations better.

**For pentagon TRUCK:**
\[
\text{Centroid} (x, y) = \left( \frac{x_1 + x_2 + x_3 + x_4 + x_5}{5}, \frac{y_1 + y_2 + y_3 + y_4 + y_5}{5} \right)
\]
\[
\text{Centroid of TRUCK} = \left( \frac{-6 -2 -4 -8 -10}{5}, \frac{-2 -6 -10 -10 -6}{5} \right) = \left( \frac{-30}{5}, \frac{-34}{5} \right) = (-6, -6.8)
\]

**For pentagon PLANE:**
\[
\text{Centroid of PLANE} = \left( \frac{3 + 5 + 4 + 2 + 1}{5}, \frac{1 + 3 + 5 + 5 + 3}{5} \right) = \left( \frac{15}{5}, \frac{17}{5} \right) = (3, 3.4)
\]

### Step 2: Determine Transformations

It looks like we need to translate the centroid of TRUCK from (-6, -6.8) to (3, 3.4).

**Translation:**
\[
\Delta x = 3 - (-6) = 9
\]
\[
\Delta y = 3.4 - (-6.8) = 10.2
\]

These transformations produce a translation vector of (9, 10.2).

### Step 3: Rotation and/or Reflection

Next, we need to see if the shape and orientation match after the translation. From visualization and properties of similar shapes, it seems we also require a reflection or rotation after the translation to align the points.

To check angles and dimensions, we can measure distances between vertices and angles, but with the data given, we must rely on standard properties. Simulating using graph paper or a geometry software might be required for precise confirmation.

### Conclusion

To map TRUCK to PLANE, we translate by (9, 10.2), and then apply a rigid transformation which can be either a rotation or reflection. The exact nature of the rotation/reflection can be confirmed through more detailed distance and angle checks, which might suggest particular rotational angles.

Thus, the transformation sequence is:
1. Translate TRUCK by (9, 10.2).
2. Apply a rotation or reflection to match with PLANE.

Calculating exact values for rotation could involve angles based on vector calculations between corresponding vertices after translation, which is feasible with software. For precision, I would recommend visual aid.

Answer 4

To perform the transformations you've described, we'll follow these steps for each transformation on pentagon TRUCK.

### Step 1: Dilation

**Dilation with a scale factor of \(\frac{1}{3}\)** centered at the origin means we will multiply each coordinate of the vertices by \(\frac{1}{3}\).

The vertices of pentagon TRUCK are:
- T (-6, -2)
- R (-2, -6)
- U (-4, -10)
- C (-8, -10)
- K (-10, -6)

Applying dilation:
- T' = \(\left(-6 \times \frac{1}{3}, -2 \times \frac{1}{3}\right) = (-2, -\frac{2}{3})\)
- R' = \(\left(-2 \times \frac{1}{3}, -6 \times \frac{1}{3}\right) = \left(-\frac{2}{3}, -2\right)\)
- U' = \(\left(-4 \times \frac{1}{3}, -10 \times \frac{1}{3}\right) = \left(-\frac{4}{3}, -\frac{10}{3}\right)\)
- C' = \(\left(-8 \times \frac{1}{3}, -10 \times \frac{1}{3}\right) = \left(-\frac{8}{3}, -\frac{10}{3}\right)\)
- K' = \(\left(-10 \times \frac{1}{3}, -6 \times \frac{1}{3}\right) = \left(-\frac{10}{3}, -2\right)\)

### Step 2: Reflection Across the x-axis

To reflect a point across the x-axis, we negate the y-coordinate of each transformed vertex.

Performing reflection across the x-axis:
- T'' = \((-2, \frac{2}{3})\)
- R'' = \(\left(-\frac{2}{3}, 2\right)\)
- U'' = \(\left(-\frac{4}{3}, \frac{10}{3}\right)\)
- C'' = \(\left(-\frac{8}{3}, \frac{10}{3}\right)\)
- K'' = \(\left(-\frac{10}{3}, 2\right)\)

### Step 3: Translation

To translate the figure, you need to specify the translation vector (how far to move in the x and y directions). For example, if we translate by (3, 4), you would add 3 to the x-coordinates and 4 to the y-coordinates for each of the reflected vertices.

If we assume, for example, you want to translate by (3, 4):
- T''' = \((-2 + 3, \frac{2}{3} + 4) = (1, \frac{14}{3})\)
- R''' = \(\left(-\frac{2}{3} + 3, 2 + 4\right) = \left(\frac{7}{3}, 6\right)\)
- U''' = \(\left(-\frac{4}{3} + 3, \frac{10}{3} + 4\right) = \left(\frac{5}{3}, \frac{22}{3}\right)\)
- C''' = \(\left(-\frac{8}{3} + 3, \frac{10}{3} + 4\right) = \left(\frac{1}{3}, \frac{22}{3}\right)\)
- K''' = \(\left(-\frac{10}{3} + 3, 2 + 4\right) = \left(-\frac{1}{3}, 6\right)\)

### Summary of Transformations

1. **Dilate** pentagon TRUCK using a scale factor of \(\frac{1}{3}\) with respect to the origin.
2. **Reflect** the dilated pentagon across the x-axis.
3. **Translate** the reflected pentagon by a specified vector (e.g., (3,4)).

Make sure to input the specific translation vector as per your requirements to complete the transformations correctly!

Answer 5

The decimal representation of \(\frac{1}{3}\) is approximately **0.3333** (with the 3 repeating). It is often rounded to **0.33** or written as \(0.\overline{3}\) to indicate that the digit 3 repeats indefinitely.