Reflections

Front

What changes when you reflect a point over the x-axis?

Back

The y-coordinate changes.

Front

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

Back

(-2, -4)

Front

If you reflect point B (-2, 5) over the y-axis, what is the reflected point?

Back

B' (2, 5)

Front

When reflecting a point over the y-axis, which coordinate changes?

Back

The x-coordinate changes.

Front

What is the reflected point of (-2, 5) over the y-axis?

Back

(2, 5)

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

Back

The reflected point is (x, -y).

Front

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

Back

The reflected point is (-x, y).

Front

How do you determine the reflected point of (a, b) over the x-axis?

Back

Change the sign of the y-coordinate: (a, -b).

Front

How do you determine the reflected point of (a, b) over the y-axis?

Back

Change the sign of the x-coordinate: (-a, b).