# Visualising transformations

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lemonthree
Given that
$$\displaystyle H_{1}$$= reflection about the line y = x + 1;
$$\displaystyle H_{2}$$= counterclockwise rotation of pi/2 about the point (1,0);
$$\displaystyle H_{3}$$= translation by 1 - i.

What is the image of the triangle and arrow under the map $$\displaystyle H = H_{1} *H_{2} * H_{3}$$?

I need help visualising the above transformation H. I know that $$\displaystyle H = H_{1} *H_{2} * H_{3}$$, so we must perform the transformations from right to left (H3 first, then H2, and lastly H1). Now, in a question that provides the equation for $$\displaystyle H_{1},H_{2} , H_{3}$$, I believe I can solve this by substituting the values into $$\displaystyle H_{1},H_{2} , H_{3}$$ respectively. However, in this case, the question does not provide the equation and it is up to my visualisation.

I have attached photos showing my steps for each respectively. I have no trouble with translation (H3) as it is relatively easy to visualise.
However, I struggle a little for the rotation about (1,0). I can't quite visualise "pivoting" the arrow and triangle about (1,0)...I would like to ask for some tips to aid in visualising such rotations better.

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## Answers and Replies

skeeter
Red triangle shows the correct rotation of $\dfrac{\pi}{2}$ CCW. Yours appears to be in the CW direction.