Math Problem Statement

Point U is located at (6, 3) on the coordinate plane. Point U is reflected over the x-axis to create point U'. Point U' is then reflected over the y-axis to create point U''. What ordered pair describes the location of U''?

Solution

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We are given:

  • Point UU at (6,3)(6, 3).
  • Point UU is reflected over the x-axis to create UU'.
  • Then, UU' is reflected over the y-axis to create UU''.

Step 1: Reflecting over the x-axis

When a point (x,y)(x, y) is reflected over the x-axis, the y-coordinate changes sign. Thus, reflecting point U(6,3)U(6, 3) over the x-axis gives: U=(6,3)U' = (6, -3)

Step 2: Reflecting over the y-axis

When a point (x,y)(x, y) is reflected over the y-axis, the x-coordinate changes sign. Reflecting point U(6,3)U'(6, -3) over the y-axis gives: U=(6,3)U'' = (-6, -3)

Final Answer:

The coordinates of UU'' are (6,3)(-6, -3).

Would you like further details or have any questions? Here are five related questions that might help expand on this concept:

  1. What happens when a point is reflected over both axes simultaneously?
  2. How do you reflect a point over any arbitrary line (like y=xy = x)?
  3. What would the coordinates be if UU were reflected over the line y=xy = x?
  4. Can you generalize a formula for reflecting any point over the origin?
  5. What is the effect of multiple reflections on the position of a point?

Tip: Always remember that reflecting over the x-axis only affects the y-coordinate, and reflecting over the y-axis only affects the x-coordinate!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Reflections over Axes
Coordinate Plane

Formulas

Reflection over x-axis: (x, y) -> (x, -y)
Reflection over y-axis: (x, y) -> (-x, y)

Theorems

Reflection Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 7-9