Reflection of a Point Quiz

What is the process of reflecting a point across the x-axis called?

• Translation

• Rotation

• Reflection

• Dilation

What is the process of reflecting a point across the y-axis called?

• point rotation

• x-axis reflection

• y-axis reflection

• z-axis reflection

If the original point is (3, 5), what will be the new coordinates after reflecting across the x-axis?

• (-3, 5)

• (5, 3)

• (3, -5)

• (3, 5)

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

If the original point is (-2, 4), what will be the new coordinates after reflecting across the y-axis?

• (-4, 2)

• (2, -4)

• (2, 4)

• (-2, -4)

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Draw the reflection of the point (4, 6) across the x-axis.

• (4, -6)

• (4, 6)

• (6, 4)

• (-4, 6)

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Draw the reflection of the point (-3, 2) across the y-axis.

• (-3, -2)

• (3, 2)

• (3, -2)

• (-3, 2)

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

In which quadrant will the reflected point be if the original point is in quadrant II and reflected across the x-axis?

• III

• II

• IV

• I

In which quadrant will the reflected point be if the original point is in quadrant III and reflected across the y-axis?

• Quadrant III

• Quadrant II

• Quadrant I

• Quadrant IV

What real-life scenario can you think of where reflection across the x-axis is used?

• In fashion design

• In architecture and engineering

• In computer programming

• In cooking and baking

Explain how reflection across the x-axis can be applied in a game of basketball.

• The game would be played in reverse

• The ball's trajectory would be mirrored as if it were bouncing off the x-axis.

• The hoop would move to the opposite side of the court

• The players would switch positions on the x-axis