Reflecting points on the coordinate plane

Front

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

Back

The y-coordinate changes its sign.

Front

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

Back

The x-coordinate changes its sign.

Front

Reflect the point (3, 4) over the x-axis. What is the new point?

Back

(3, -4)

Front

Reflect the point (-2, 5) over the y-axis. What is the new point?

Back

(2, 5)

Front

If point A (7, -3) is reflected over the x-axis, what is the reflected point?

Back

A' (7, 3)

Front

If point B (-4, 2) is reflected over the y-axis, what is the reflected point?

Back

B' (4, 2)

Front

What is the general rule for reflecting a point (x, y) over the x-axis?

Back

The reflected point is (x, -y).

Front

What is the general rule for reflecting a point (x, y) over the y-axis?

Back

The reflected point is (-x, y).

Front

Reflect the point (0, -5) over the x-axis. What is the new point?

Back

(0, 5)

Front

Reflect the point (6, 0) over the y-axis. What is the new point?

Back

(-6, 0)