Math Problem Statement
Write the coordinates of the vertices after a reflection over the x-axis. p( -7,-4) q(-7,-1) r ( -2,-1) s(-2,-4)
Solution
To reflect a point over the x-axis, the y-coordinate of the point changes sign while the x-coordinate remains the same. Let's apply this to each vertex:
- P(-7, -4) reflects to P'(-7, 4)
- Q(-7, -1) reflects to Q'(-7, 1)
- R(-2, -1) reflects to R'(-2, 1)
- S(-2, -4) reflects to S'(-2, 4)
Thus, the coordinates of the vertices after the reflection over the x-axis are:
- P'(-7, 4)
- Q'(-7, 1)
- R'(-2, 1)
- S'(-2, 4)
Would you like more details or have any questions?
Here are five related questions to explore:
- What are the coordinates after reflecting over the y-axis?
- How do you reflect a point across the line y = x?
- What happens when you reflect a shape twice over the x-axis?
- How do the coordinates change when translating instead of reflecting?
- How can you reflect a point across any arbitrary line?
Tip: When reflecting over the x-axis, always focus on flipping the sign of the y-coordinate while leaving the x-coordinate unchanged.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Coordinate Plane
Reflections
Formulas
Reflection over x-axis: (x, y) -> (x, -y)
Theorems
Reflection Theorem in Geometry
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8