Math Problem Statement

Write the coordinates of the vertices after a reflection over the line y = x.

Solution

To reflect the coordinates of each vertex of this shape over the line y=xy = x, we need to swap the xx- and yy-coordinates of each point. I will analyze the points as follows:

Given Coordinates

Based on the image:

  • Point AA is at (8,8)(8, -8).
  • Point BB is at (6,3)(6, -3).
  • Point CC is at (5,2)(5, -2).
  • Point DD is at (3,5)(-3, -5).

Reflected Coordinates over y=xy = x

To find the reflected coordinates, swap xx and yy for each point:

  1. A(8,8)A (8, -8) reflects to (8,8)(-8, 8).
  2. B(6,3)B (6, -3) reflects to (3,6)(-3, 6).
  3. C(5,2)C (5, -2) reflects to (2,5)(-2, 5).
  4. D(3,5)D (-3, -5) reflects to (5,3)(-5, -3).

Reflected Coordinates Summary

After reflection over y=xy = x:

  • AA' is at (8,8)(-8, 8).
  • BB' is at (3,6)(-3, 6).
  • CC' is at (2,5)(-2, 5).
  • DD' is at (5,3)(-5, -3).

Would you like further details or have any questions about this process?


Here are five related questions that might deepen your understanding:

  1. What is the general rule for reflecting points over the line y=xy = x?
  2. How would the coordinates change if we reflected them over the line y=xy = -x instead?
  3. How do you find the equation of a line of symmetry for different types of geometric shapes?
  4. Can you describe the transformations required to map a point to its reflection over the origin?
  5. What are the applications of reflections in real-world contexts, such as computer graphics?

Tip: When reflecting a point over the line y=xy = x, simply swap the xx- and yy-coordinates of the point!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Reflections
Coordinate Transformation

Formulas

Reflection over the line y = x: (x, y) → (y, x)

Theorems

Reflection across the line y = x

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10