Reflections

Front

What is the reflection of a point over the y-axis?

Back

To reflect a point (x, y) over the y-axis, change the sign of the x-coordinate. The reflected point is (-x, y).

Front

What is the reflection of a point over the x-axis?

Back

To reflect a point (x, y) over the x-axis, change the sign of the y-coordinate. The reflected point is (x, -y).

Front

Reflect the point (3, 5) over the y-axis. What is the reflected point?

Back

The reflected point is (-3, 5).

Front

Reflect the point (-4, 2) over the x-axis. What is the reflected point?

Back

The reflected point is (-4, -2).

Front

What happens to the coordinates of a point when it is reflected over the y-axis?

Back

The x-coordinate changes sign, while the y-coordinate remains the same.

Front

What happens to the coordinates of a point when it is reflected over the x-axis?

Back

The y-coordinate changes sign, while the x-coordinate remains the same.

Front

If point A is at (0, 0), what is its reflection over the x-axis?

Back

The reflection is still (0, 0).

Front

If point B is at (2, -3), what is its reflection over the y-axis?

Back

The reflection is (-2, -3).

Front

What is the reflected point of (7, 1) over the x-axis?

Back

The reflected point is (7, -1).

Front

If point C is at (-5, 4), what is its reflection over the y-axis?

Back

The reflection is (5, 4).