5.7 Reflections on the Coordinate Plane

Front

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

Back

y-coordinate

Front

Reflecting over the y-axis changes the ____-_____________.

Back

x-coordinate

Front

If point A is at (-6, -1), what is the reflection of A across the x-axis?

Back

(-6, 1)

Front

If point G is at (3, -2), what is the reflection of G across the y-axis?

Back

(-3, -2)

Front

What is the reflection of point 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

It changes sign.

Front

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

Back

It changes sign.

Front

If point P is at (4, 5), what is the reflection of P across the x-axis?

Back

(4, -5)

Front

If point Q is at (-3, 2), what is the reflection of Q across the y-axis?

Back

(3, 2)

Front

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

Back

(x, -y)