What is a reflection in geometry?
Reflections

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A reflection is a transformation that flips a figure over a line, creating a mirror image.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What line is used for reflecting a figure to create a mirror image?
Back
The line of reflection, which can be the x-axis, y-axis, or any other line.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If a figure is reflected over the y-axis, what happens to its coordinates?
Back
The x-coordinates of the points change sign, while the y-coordinates remain the same.
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If a figure is reflected over the x-axis, what happens to its coordinates?
Back
The y-coordinates of the points change sign, while the x-coordinates remain the same.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the color of the x-axis in a standard Cartesian coordinate system?
Back
Red.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the color of the y-axis in a standard Cartesian coordinate system?
Back
Black.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you reflect a point (3, 2) over the y-axis?
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The reflected point is (-3, 2).
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