Math Problem Statement

Michael reflects ΔPQR across the x-axis to form ΔP'Q'R' and then across the y-axis to form ΔP''Q''R''. What are the coordinates of vertex Q''?

Solution

To determine the coordinates of QQ'', let's go through the reflection steps provided in the problem.

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. Identify Coordinates of QQ:

    • From the graph, the coordinates of QQ are (1,5)(1, 5).
  2. Reflect QQ Across the x-axis to Form QQ':

    • Reflecting across the x-axis changes the y-coordinate to its opposite (negative value), while the x-coordinate remains the same.
    • So, QQ' will have coordinates (1,5)(1, -5).
  3. Reflect QQ' Across the y-axis to Form QQ'':

    • Reflecting across the y-axis changes the x-coordinate to its opposite, while the y-coordinate stays the same.
    • Therefore, QQ'' will have coordinates (1,5)(-1, -5).

Final Answer

The coordinates of QQ'' are: (1,5)(-1, -5)

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Related Questions

  1. What are the coordinates of PP'' after the same reflections?
  2. What are the coordinates of RR'' after the same reflections?
  3. How would the coordinates change if we reflected PQR\triangle PQR only across the y-axis?
  4. How do reflections across both axes affect the orientation of a triangle?
  5. How can we generalize the transformation rules for reflecting points across axes?

Tip

For reflections: across the x-axis, the y-coordinate changes sign; across the y-axis, the x-coordinate changes sign.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Reflections on the Coordinate Plane
Transformations

Formulas

Reflection across the x-axis: (x, y) → (x, -y)
Reflection across the y-axis: (x, y) → (-x, y)

Theorems

Reflection Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8