Reflections

Front

What is a reflection in geometry?

Back

A reflection is when you flip or mirror an object across a line.

Front

How do you reflect a point over the x-axis?

Back

To reflect a point (x, y) over the x-axis, the new point will be (x, -y).

Front

How do you reflect a point over the y-axis?

Back

To reflect a point (x, y) over the y-axis, the new point will be (-x, y).

Front

What happens to the coordinates of a point when it is reflected over the x-axis?

Back

The y-coordinate changes sign, while the x-coordinate remains the same.

Front

What happens to the coordinates of a point when it is reflected over the y-axis?

Back

The x-coordinate changes sign, while the y-coordinate remains the same.

Front

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

Back

(3, -5)