Math Problem Statement

Reflect △ABC across the y-axis to create △A'B'C'. What are the coordinates of A', B', and C' after reflection?

Solution

To solve the problem of reflecting the triangle ABC\triangle ABC across the y-axis, we need to find the coordinates of the reflected points AA', BB', and CC'.

Step-by-step Solution:

  1. Identify the Coordinates of Points A, B, and C:

    • From the image, let's determine the coordinates of points AA, BB, and CC.
      • Point AA is at (4,2)(4, 2).
      • Point BB is at (2,1)(2, -1).
      • Point CC is at (0,3)(0, -3).
  2. Reflection Across the Y-Axis:

    • When reflecting a point across the y-axis, the x-coordinate changes sign while the y-coordinate remains the same.
    • If a point (x,y)(x, y) is reflected across the y-axis, it becomes (x,y)(-x, y).
  3. Find the Coordinates of AA', BB', and CC':

    • For point AA at (4,2)(4, 2), the reflected point AA' will be (4,2)(-4, 2).
    • For point BB at (2,1)(2, -1), the reflected point BB' will be (2,1)(-2, -1).
    • For point CC at (0,3)(0, -3), the reflected point CC' will be (0,3)(0, -3) (since it is on the y-axis, its reflection is the same).

Conclusion:

The coordinates of the reflected points ABCA'B'C' are:

  • A(4,2)A'(-4, 2)
  • B(2,1)B'(-2, -1)
  • C(0,3)C'(0, -3)

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Related Questions to Explore:

  1. What is the rule for reflecting points across the x-axis?
  2. How do you reflect a shape over the line y=xy = x?
  3. What are the coordinates if the triangle ABCABC is reflected over the line y=xy = -x?
  4. How would you calculate the area of triangle ABCABC before and after reflection?
  5. How can you translate a shape to a new position on the coordinate plane?

Tip:

When reflecting a point across any line, remember that only the coordinate perpendicular to that line changes sign.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Coordinate Plane Reflections

Formulas

Reflection formula across the y-axis: (x, y) → (-x, y)

Theorems

Reflection Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 6-8