Reflections on the Coordinate Plane

Front

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

Back

F' (3, -4)

Front

When you reflect a point over the y-axis, which coordinate changes to its opposite?

Back

x

Front

When you reflect a point over the x-axis, which coordinate changes to its opposite?

Back

y

Front

What is point C (2, 4) reflected over the y-axis?

Back

C' (-2, 4)

Front

What does reflecting a point over the x-axis do to its coordinates?

Back

The y-coordinate changes to its opposite.

Front

What does reflecting a point over the y-axis do to its coordinates?

Back

The x-coordinate changes to its opposite.

Front

If point D (5, -3) is reflected over the x-axis, what is the new point?

Back

D' (5, 3)

Front

If point E (-4, 2) is reflected over the y-axis, what is the new point?

Back

E' (4, 2)

Front

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

Back

The reflection is (x, -y).

Front

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

Back

The reflection is (-x, y).