Math Problem Statement

What does the reflection look like

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 (x1,y1),(x2,y2),(x3,y3)(x_1, y_1), (x_2, y_2), (x_3, y_3).

Reflecting Over the X-Axis

To find the reflected points over the x-axis:

  • (x1,y1)(x_1, y_1) becomes (x1,y1)(x_1, -y_1)
  • (x2,y2)(x_2, y_2) becomes (x2,y2)(x_2, -y_2)
  • (x3,y3)(x_3, y_3) becomes (x3,y3)(x_3, -y_3)

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:

  1. What happens if you reflect a point over the y-axis instead of the x-axis?
  2. How would a reflection over both the x-axis and y-axis affect the coordinates of a point?
  3. Can you explain how the distance from the x-axis changes after a reflection?
  4. How would the coordinates change if the figure was reflected over the line y=xy = x?
  5. How would the triangle change if it were reflected over a vertical line like x=2x = 2?

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