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.

Front

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

Back

The y-coordinate changes its sign.

Front

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

Back

R'(1, 6)

Front

What is the reflection of the point A (-6, -1) over the x-axis?

Back

A' (-6, 1)

Front

What is the reflection of the point G (3, -2) over the y-axis?

Back

G' (-3, -2)

Front

If a point is reflected over the x-axis, which coordinate remains unchanged?

Back

The x-coordinate remains unchanged.

Front

If a point is reflected over the y-axis, which coordinate remains unchanged?

Back

The y-coordinate remains unchanged.

Front

What type of reflection is shown when a point (x, y) becomes (-x, y)?

Back

Reflection over the y-axis.

Front

What type of reflection is shown when a point (x, y) becomes (x, -y)?

Back

Reflection over the x-axis.

Front

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

Back

The reflected point is (-x, y).