Math Problem Statement

Reflect Trapezoid ABCD over the y-axis.

Solution

To reflect the trapezoid ABCDABCD over the y-axis, we need to follow a simple rule for reflection over the y-axis. Each point (x,y)(x, y) is reflected to the point (x,y)(-x, y). Let's reflect each of the vertices of the trapezoid over the y-axis.

Current Coordinates of Trapezoid ABCD:

  • A(1,2)A(1, 2)
  • B(5,2)B(5, 2)
  • C(6,1)C(6, -1)
  • D(1,1)D(1, -1)

Reflected Coordinates:

  • A(1,2)A'(-1, 2)
  • B(5,2)B'(-5, 2)
  • C(6,1)C'(-6, -1)
  • D(1,1)D'(-1, -1)

So, the reflected trapezoid has the following vertices:

  • A(1,2)A'(-1, 2)
  • B(5,2)B'(-5, 2)
  • C(6,1)C'(-6, -1)
  • D(1,1)D'(-1, -1)

Would you like me to plot this reflection or provide more details on the reflection process?

Here are 5 questions related to reflection and transformations:

  1. What are other types of transformations besides reflection?
  2. How do you reflect a shape over the x-axis?
  3. What changes when you reflect a shape over the origin?
  4. How can we use matrix operations for geometric reflections?
  5. What are the properties of a trapezoid, and do they change under reflection?

Tip: When reflecting a shape, only the coordinates that lie along the axis of reflection stay unchanged.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Reflections
Coordinate Planes

Formulas

Reflection formula for y-axis: (x, y) → (-x, y)

Theorems

Reflection Theorem
Symmetry in Geometry

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8