Reflections

Front

Reflect (8, 4) over the x axis. What will change? the X or the Y?

Back

(8, -4)

Front

When you reflect a point over the y-axis, the ____________ changes.

Back

x-coordinate

Front

When you reflect a point over the x-axis, the _________ changes.

Back

y-coordinate

Front

If you reflect the point D (5, -1) over the x-axis, what is the reflected point?

Back

D' (5, 1)

Front

If you reflect point C (-1, -4) over the x-axis, what is the reflected point?

Back

C' (-1, 4)

Front

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

Back

(x, -y)

Front

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

Back

(-x, y)

Front

If a point is reflected over the x-axis, what happens to its y-coordinate?

Back

It changes sign.

Front

If a point is reflected over the y-axis, what happens to its x-coordinate?

Back

It changes sign.

Front

Reflect the point (3, 2) over the y-axis. What is the new point?

Back

(-3, 2)