Reflections on the Coordinate Plane

Front

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

Back

The x-coordinate changes its sign.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What is the reflection of the point R (-1, 6) over the y-axis?

Back

R'(1, 6)

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

If point A is at (-6, -1), what is its reflection across the x-axis?

Back

A' (-6, 1)

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

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

Back

The y-coordinate changes its sign.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What is the reflection of the point F (3, 4) over the x-axis?

Back

F' (3, -4)

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

Define reflection in the context of the coordinate plane.

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

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

Back

The reflection is (−x, y).

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

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

Back

The reflection is (x, −y).

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

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

Back

B' (-2, 3)

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

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

Back

C' (4, 5)

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5