Math Problem Statement

Reflect Figure B across line l, where l passes through the origin and has a slope of -1.

Solution

To solve the problem of reflecting Figure BB across line ll, let's analyze the image:

  1. Identify the reflection line ll: The given line ll passes through the origin and appears to have a slope of 1-1, so its equation is y=xy = -x.

  2. Reflection rules across y=xy = -x: To reflect a point (x,y)(x, y) across y=xy = -x, swap the coordinates and change their signs: (x,y)(y,x).(x, y) \to (-y, -x).

  3. Vertices of Figure BB: Extract the vertices of the polygon BB. They seem to be:

    • (5,5)(5, 5),
    • (7,5)(7, 5),
    • (7,8)(7, 8),
    • (5,10)(5, 10).
  4. Apply the reflection transformation: Reflect each vertex using the rule for y=xy = -x:

    • (5,5)(5,5)(5, 5) \to (-5, -5),
    • (7,5)(5,7)(7, 5) \to (-5, -7),
    • (7,8)(8,7)(7, 8) \to (-8, -7),
    • (5,10)(10,5)(5, 10) \to (-10, -5).
  5. Plot the reflected figure: The reflected polygon will have vertices at (5,5)(-5, -5), (5,7)(-5, -7), (8,7)(-8, -7), and (10,5)(-10, -5).

Would you like me to provide a visualization of the reflection or verify anything further?


Related Questions:

  1. How do you derive the general reflection formula across a line?
  2. Can you reflect figures across vertical or horizontal lines?
  3. How does the slope of the line affect reflections geometrically?
  4. What would happen if the reflection line was y=xy = x instead?
  5. How do you calculate distances between points after a reflection?

Tip: To confirm the accuracy of reflections, check that the distance of each vertex from the line is equal on both sides.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Reflections in Geometry
Linear Equations
Transformations

Formulas

(x, y) -> (-y, -x) for reflection across y = -x

Theorems

Reflection Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12