Rotating a line anticlockwise about P

In summary, the conversation is about finding the equation of a line after rotating it anticlockwise by theta degrees about a given point using the rotation matrix. The suggested approach is to translate the line, rotate it, and then translate it back using matrix transformations. A helpful resource for understanding matrix transformations is provided.
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Homework Statement


Find the resulting equation of the line ax+by=c after rotating it anticlockwise by theta degrees about the point P(x0,y0) using the applications of the rotation matrix.


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you should be able to multiply it by a rotation matrix. Do you know what this is?
 
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not really.. i need the equation of the new line though. I'm not quite sure how to go about this.. please help?
 
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you need to translate the line so that its origin is at (x0, y0) then rotate and then translate the line back. You should be able to multiply these different matrices to obtain one matrix. Does this make sense?

I think you should look up matrix transformations if you still don't understand.
 
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oh okay thank you. do you have know of a site at all that i may be able to refer to for extra help ?
 
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http://wally.cs.iupui.edu/n351/3D/matrix.html

hope it helps
 
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1. What does it mean to rotate a line anticlockwise about point P?

Rotating a line anticlockwise about point P means to move the line in a circular motion in a counterclockwise direction, with point P as the center of rotation.

2. How do you determine the direction of rotation when rotating a line about point P?

The direction of rotation is determined by the direction in which the line moves when rotated. In this case, the line will move in a counterclockwise direction, as opposed to a clockwise direction.

3. What is the difference between rotating a line anticlockwise and clockwise?

The difference between rotating a line anticlockwise and clockwise is the direction in which the line moves. Anticlockwise rotation is in a counterclockwise direction, while clockwise rotation is in a clockwise direction.

4. Can a line be rotated any number of degrees anticlockwise about point P?

Yes, a line can be rotated any number of degrees anticlockwise about point P. The amount of rotation is determined by the angle of rotation, which can be specified in degrees, radians, or revolutions.

5. What is the purpose of rotating a line anticlockwise about point P?

Rotating a line anticlockwise about point P can be useful in various mathematical and scientific applications, such as geometry, physics, and computer graphics. It allows for the transformation of a line's orientation and position in space.

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