Math Problem Statement

Triangle DEF is reflected across the y-axis. The result is triangle D'E'F'. Determine the new coordinates of points D, E, and F after reflection and choose the general rule for reflecting across the y-axis.

Solution

To solve the reflection problem:

Part (a)

When reflecting across the yy-axis, each point's xx-coordinate changes sign while the yy-coordinate remains the same. Let's apply this rule to each point:

  1. Point D(2,5)D(2, -5): Reflecting across the yy-axis changes x=2x = 2 to x=2x = -2. So, D=(2,5)D' = (-2, -5).
  2. Point E(6,4)E(6, 4): Changing x=6x = 6 to x=6x = -6, we get E=(6,4)E' = (-6, 4).
  3. Point F(7,6)F(7, -6): Changing x=7x = 7 to x=7x = -7, we get F=(7,6)F' = (-7, -6).

Thus, the completed coordinates for part (a) are:

  • D=(2,5)D' = (-2, -5)
  • E=(6,4)E' = (-6, 4)
  • F=(7,6)F' = (-7, -6)

Part (b)

The general rule for reflection across the yy-axis is to map (x,y)(x, y) to (x,y)(-x, y). Therefore, the correct choice for part (b) is:

  • (x,y)(x,y)(x, y) \rightarrow (-x, y)

Would you like further explanation on this reflection process, or do you have any specific questions?

Here are some related questions to expand on this topic:

  1. What is the reflection rule for reflecting across the xx-axis?
  2. How would the coordinates change if the triangle were reflected across the origin?
  3. What is the impact on coordinates when reflecting across the line y=xy = x?
  4. How can you determine the reflection of a shape using a coordinate plane without plotting points?
  5. What transformations keep the size and shape of a figure unchanged?

Tip: When reflecting over the yy-axis, only the xx-coordinate changes sign, keeping the yy-coordinate the same.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Reflection
Coordinate Geometry
Transformations

Formulas

(x, y) -> (-x, y) for reflection across the y-axis

Theorems

Reflection theorem across the y-axis

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9