Reflections and Translations

Front

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

Back

The y-coordinate stays the same.

Front

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

Back

The x-coordinate stays the same.

Front

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

Back

(-3, 4)

Front

What is the result of reflecting the point (5, -2) over the x-axis?

Back

(5, 2)

Front

What is a translation of a point?

Back

A translation moves a point a certain distance in a specified direction.

Front

If a point is translated 4 units to the right, what happens to its x-coordinate?

Back

The x-coordinate increases by 4.

Front

If a point is translated 3 units to the left, what happens to its x-coordinate?

Back

The x-coordinate decreases by 3.

Front

What is the result of reflecting the point (-2, 3) over the x-axis?

Back

(-2, -3)

Front

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

Back

(0, -5) - The point remains the same.

Front

What is the effect of a reflection over the y-axis on the coordinates of a point (x, y)?

Back

The new coordinates will be (-x, y).