Mathematics 4024 · O Level · Transformations

Transformations — practice question

(a(i))[2]

Describe fully the one transformation that takes triangle $A$ to triangle $B$.

(a(ii))[2]

Triangle $B$ is taken onto triangle $C$ by a translation with vector $\begin{pmatrix}-2\\-3\end{pmatrix}$. Draw and label triangle $C$.

(a(iii))[2]

Triangle $A$ is taken onto triangle $D$ by a reflection in the line $y=x$. Draw and label triangle $D$.

(a(iv))[2]

Triangle $E$ is geometrically similar to triangle $A$ and its longest side measures $12\text{ cm}$. Calculate the area of triangle $E$.

(b)[1]

State the number of lines of symmetry of the octagon above.

(c)[1]

The cross-section of a prism is an equilateral triangle. State the number of planes of symmetry of the prism.

(d)[2]

Name two special quadrilaterals that have exactly $2$ lines of symmetry and also rotational symmetry of order $2$.

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