2022 AMC 12B Problem 5

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5.

The point (−1,−2)(-1, -2) is rotated 270∘270^\circ counterclockwise about the point (3,1).(3, 1). What are the coordinates of its new position?
(−3,−4)(-3, -4)
(0,5)(0, 5)
(2,−1)(2, -1)
(4,3)(4, 3)
(6,−3)(6, -3)
Answer: B
Concepts:transformationcoordinate geometry
Small hint:
Translate so the center of rotation is the origin, rotate, then translate back
Big hint:
A 270∘270^\circ counterclockwise rotation sends (x,y)(x, y) to (y,−x)(y, -x)
Solution:
Relative to the center (3,1),(3, 1), the point is at (−1−3, −2−1)=(−4,−3).(-1 - 3,\, -2 - 1) = (-4, -3).
A 270∘270^\circ counterclockwise rotation sends (x,y)(x, y) to (y,−x),(y, -x), so (−4,−3)(-4, -3) becomes (−3,4).(-3, 4).
Translating back gives (3−3, 1+4)=(0,5).(3 - 3,\, 1 + 4) = (0, 5).
Thus, the correct answer is B.
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