Math Problem Statement

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

Solution

To solve this problem, we are tasked with finding the coordinates of the vertices of the shape after a reflection over the line y=xy = x.

Steps to Solve:

  1. Understanding Reflection Over y=xy = x:

    • When reflecting a point over the line y=xy = x, the coordinates of the point (x,y)(x, y) are swapped. The new coordinates become (y,x)(y, x).
  2. Identify the Vertices: From the grid, the vertices of the original shape are:

    • F=(8,8)F = (-8, 8)
    • E=(3,8)E = (-3, 8)
    • D=(3,3)D = (-3, -3)
    • C=(8,3)C = (-8, -3)
  3. Apply the Reflection Rule: For each point (x,y)(x, y), swap xx and yy:

    • F=(8,8)F' = (8, -8)
    • E=(8,3)E' = (8, -3)
    • D=(3,3)D' = (-3, -3)
    • C=(3,8)C' = (-3, -8)

Reflected Coordinates:

After the reflection over y=xy = x, the coordinates of the vertices are:

  • F=(8,8)F' = (8, -8)
  • E=(8,3)E' = (8, -3)
  • D=(3,3)D' = (-3, -3)
  • C=(3,8)C' = (-3, -8)

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. What happens to the coordinates when reflecting over the line y=xy = -x?
  2. How do you verify if the reflection was performed correctly?
  3. Can you describe how reflections over other lines (like y=0y = 0 or x=0x = 0) are performed?
  4. What is the distance between the original points and their reflected images?
  5. How would the shape look if it were reflected over the xx-axis instead?

Tip: Always double-check your reflections by plotting both the original and reflected points on the graph!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Reflections
Coordinate Plane

Formulas

Reflection over y = x: Swap (x, y) to (y, x)

Theorems

Reflection symmetry

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8