5.2 - Reflections

Front

Reflect Point C (2, 3) over the y-axis: What is the new coordinate?

Back

(-2, 3)

Front

What is the rule for a reflection over the y-axis?

Back

(x, y) --> (-x, y)

Front

Reflect Point D (-4, 5) over the x-axis: What is the new coordinate?

Back

(-4, -5)

Front

What is the rule for a reflection over the x-axis?

Back

(x, y) --> (x, -y)

Front

Reflect Point E (1, -2) over the y-axis: What is the new coordinate?

Back

(-1, -2)

Front

Reflect Point F (0, 4) over the x-axis: What is the new coordinate?

Back

(0, -4)

Front

If a point is reflected over the y-axis, which coordinate changes?

Back

The x-coordinate changes.

Front

If a point is reflected over the x-axis, which coordinate changes?

Back

The y-coordinate changes.

Front

Reflect Point G (3, 7) over the y-axis: What is the new coordinate?

Back

(-3, 7)

Front

Reflect Point H (-5, -1) over the x-axis: What is the new coordinate?

Back

(-5, 1)