Math Problem Statement
the line y=mx+n is the reflection of 5x-3y = 10 about the line y=x
Solution
To find the equation of a line that is the reflection of about the line , follow these steps:
1. Rewrite the given line in slope-intercept form:
First, rewrite the given line in the slope-intercept form .
So, the equation of the line is:
2. Reflect the line over :
When a line is reflected over the line , the slope of the reflected line becomes the reciprocal of the original slope , and the equation transforms to .
To reflect , we switch and :
3. Solve for to obtain the equation in standard form:
Now, solve for to get the equation of the reflected line:
4. Final equation:
Thus, the equation of the reflected line is:
This is the equation of the line after reflecting about the line .
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Relative Questions:
- What happens when a line is reflected over the line ?
- How would you reflect a line over the y-axis?
- What is the geometric significance of reflecting a line over another line?
- How do you find the intersection point of two lines algebraically?
- How can you verify that the reflection is correct by substituting a point?
Tip:
When reflecting a line over , simply swap and in the equation and solve for the new to get the reflected line equation.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Reflection of lines
Equation of a line
Coordinate geometry
Formulas
Slope-intercept form
Reflection formula over y = x
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12