Math Problem Statement

Use the boxes to enter the coordinates for the resulting Quadrilateral A'B'C'D' after a reflection across the line y = x. Draw the resulting image on the graph.

Solution

Let's solve this reflection problem step by step.

You are asked to reflect the quadrilateral ABCDABCD across the line y=xy = x. The rule for reflecting a point (x,y)(x, y) over the line y=xy = x is to switch the coordinates, meaning the new point will be (y,x)(y, x).

Part A: Coordinates of ABCDA'B'C'D'

We need to identify the original coordinates of the points AA, BB, CC, and DD from the graph, and then apply the reflection rule.

  • Point AA: The coordinates of AA appear to be (10,0)(-10, 0).

    • Reflecting over y=xy = x, the new coordinates will be A=(0,10)A' = (0, -10).
  • Point BB: The coordinates of BB are (5,5)(-5, 5).

    • Reflecting over y=xy = x, the new coordinates will be B=(5,5)B' = (5, -5).
  • Point CC: The coordinates of CC are (5,5)(5, 5).

    • Reflecting over y=xy = x, the new coordinates will be C=(5,5)C' = (5, 5) (which stays the same).
  • Point DD: The coordinates of DD are (0,5)(0, -5).

    • Reflecting over y=xy = x, the new coordinates will be D=(5,0)D' = (-5, 0).

Part B: Drawing the Reflection

To complete the task, you would plot the reflected points AA', BB', CC', and DD' on the graph.

Summary of Reflected Coordinates

  • A=(0,10)A' = (0, -10)
  • B=(5,5)B' = (5, -5)
  • C=(5,5)C' = (5, 5)
  • D=(5,0)D' = (-5, 0)

Would you like further details on any part of this reflection process? Let me know if you have questions!


Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How do you reflect a point across the line y=xy = -x?
  2. What is the general rule for reflecting points across the x-axis and y-axis?
  3. How do the properties of a quadrilateral change under reflection?
  4. Can reflection change the size of a shape? Why or why not?
  5. How would the coordinates change if the reflection was across the y-axis instead?

Tip: Remember, reflecting a point over the line y=xy = x always switches its coordinates!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry
Reflection
Transformations

Formulas

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

Theorems

Reflection Transformation

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 8-10