Reflections on the Coordinate Plane

Front

Reflections over the x-axis change the ____-__________.

Back

y-coordinate

Front

G is plotted at (3, -2) and is reflected across the y-axis. What is the new ordered pair?

Back

(-3, -2)

Front

What type of reflection does this picture show? (If it shows a reflection over the x-axis)

Back

reflection over the x-axis

Front

What is the reflection of R (-1, 6) over the y-axis?

Back

R'(1, 6)

Front

What happens to the x-coordinate when a point is reflected over the y-axis?

Back

The x-coordinate changes sign.

Front

What happens to the y-coordinate when a point is reflected over the x-axis?

Back

The y-coordinate changes sign.

Front

If a point P(a, b) is reflected over the x-axis, what is the new coordinate?

Back

P'(a, -b)

Front

If a point P(a, b) is reflected over the y-axis, what is the new coordinate?

Back

P'(-a, b)

Front

What is the reflection of the point (4, 5) over the x-axis?

Back

(4, -5)

Front

What is the reflection of the point (-3, 2) over the y-axis?

Back

(3, 2)