Reflecting Points on a Coordinate Plane

Front

In the ordered pair (x, y), which number represents the X-coordinate?

Back

The first number in the ordered pair, x.

Front

What happens to the X-coordinate when reflecting a point over the Y-axis?

Back

The X-coordinate changes its sign.

Front

If you reflect point A (3, -4) over the X-axis, what is the reflected point?

Back

A' (3, 4)

Front

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

Back

(-5, -2)

Front

In the ordered pair (a, b), which number represents the Y-coordinate?

Back

The second number in the ordered pair, b.

Front

What happens to the Y-coordinate when reflecting a point over the X-axis?

Back

The Y-coordinate changes its sign.

Front

If you reflect point C (-1, 7) over the Y-axis, what is the reflected point?

Back

C' (1, 7)

Front

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

Back

(-4, -3)

Front

What is the result of reflecting the point (0, 5) over the Y-axis?

Back

(0, 5) - It remains the same.

Front

If you reflect point D (6, -9) over the X-axis, what is the reflected point?

Back

D' (6, 9)