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:

  1. P(-7, -4) reflects to P'(-7, 4)
  2. Q(-7, -1) reflects to Q'(-7, 1)
  3. R(-2, -1) reflects to R'(-2, 1)
  4. 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:

  1. What are the coordinates after reflecting over the y-axis?
  2. How do you reflect a point across the line y = x?
  3. What happens when you reflect a shape twice over the x-axis?
  4. How do the coordinates change when translating instead of reflecting?
  5. 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