Apply the transformation T (x, y) = (0.8x − 0.6y, 0.6x + 0.8y) to the scalene triangle whose vertices are (0, 0), (5, 0), and (0, 10). What kind of isometry does T seem to be? Be as specific as you can, and provide numerical evidence for your conclusion.

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Apply the transformation T (x, y) = (0.8x − 0.6y, 0.6x + 0.8y) to the scalene triangle whose vertices are (0, 0), (5, 0), and (0, 10). What kind of isometry does T seem to be? Be as specific as you can, and provide numerical evidence for your conclusion.

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