Math Problem Statement
What does the reflection look like
Solution
The image shows a geometric figure on a coordinate plane, and the task appears to be reflecting this figure over the x-axis. To reflect a figure over the x-axis, you invert the y-coordinates of all points while keeping the x-coordinates the same.
Let's break it down step by step:
Original Points
From the image, it looks like the figure is a triangle. Let's say the vertices of the triangle are .
Reflecting Over the X-Axis
To find the reflected points over the x-axis:
- becomes
- becomes
- becomes
You just invert the sign of the y-coordinate for each vertex, effectively flipping the figure downward if it's above the x-axis (and upward if it were below).
Reflection Visualization
If the original triangle is located above the x-axis (as it seems to be), after reflection, it would appear below the x-axis. The shape and size of the triangle would remain the same, but its position would be inverted across the x-axis.
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Here are five questions to deepen your understanding:
- What happens if you reflect a point over the y-axis instead of the x-axis?
- How would a reflection over both the x-axis and y-axis affect the coordinates of a point?
- Can you explain how the distance from the x-axis changes after a reflection?
- How would the coordinates change if the figure was reflected over the line ?
- How would the triangle change if it were reflected over a vertical line like ?
Tip: When reflecting over the x-axis, always remember to change the sign of the y-coordinate while keeping the x-coordinate constant.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Coordinate Plane
Reflections
Formulas
(x, y) -> (x, -y) when reflecting over the x-axis
Theorems
Reflection Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8