Reflections across the x and y axis Extra Practice

Front

What is the result of reflecting a point (x, y) over the y-axis?

Back

The image of the point will be (-x, y).

Front

What is the result of reflecting a point (x, y) over the x-axis?

Back

The image of the point will be (x, -y).

Front

If a point is reflected over the x-axis, what happens to its y-coordinate?

Back

The y-coordinate changes sign.

Front

If a point is reflected over the y-axis, what happens to its x-coordinate?

Back

The x-coordinate changes sign.

Front

What is the definition of reflection in geometry?

Back

Reflection is a transformation that flips a figure over a line, creating a mirror image.

Front

What is the coordinate of the image of the point (3, 4) after reflecting over the y-axis?

Back

(-3, 4)