Math Problem Statement

Solve

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

Solution

To solve this problem, we need to reflect the given points LL, MM, KK, and NN over the line y=xy = -x. Here's a step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Identify the original coordinates

Let's find the original coordinates of each vertex:

  • L=(2,9)L = (2, 9)
  • M=(5,9)M = (5, 9)
  • K=(2,6)K = (2, 6)
  • N=(5,6)N = (5, 6)

Step 2: Reflect the points over the line y=xy = -x

When reflecting a point over the line y=xy = -x, the transformation rule is to swap the x and y coordinates and then change their signs. That is, a point (a,b)(a, b) reflects to (b,a)(-b, -a).

Applying this rule to each point:

  • For L=(2,9)L = (2, 9), the reflected point is L=(9,2)L' = (-9, -2)
  • For M=(5,9)M = (5, 9), the reflected point is M=(9,5)M' = (-9, -5)
  • For K=(2,6)K = (2, 6), the reflected point is K=(6,2)K' = (-6, -2)
  • For N=(5,6)N = (5, 6), the reflected point is N=(6,5)N' = (-6, -5)

Step 3: The reflected coordinates

The vertices after reflection over the line y=xy = -x are:

  • L=(9,2)L' = (-9, -2)
  • M=(9,5)M' = (-9, -5)
  • K=(6,2)K' = (-6, -2)
  • N=(6,5)N' = (-6, -5)

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. What is the general rule for reflecting a point over the line y=xy = x?
  2. How would you reflect a figure over the x-axis?
  3. What happens to the coordinates when a point is reflected over the y-axis?
  4. How do you determine the line of reflection between two points?
  5. How would you describe the reflection of a figure over any arbitrary line, not just y=xy = -x?

Tip: Always remember that reflecting over a line involves swapping coordinates and changing their signs as per the transformation rules associated with that line.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Reflections
Coordinate Plane

Formulas

Reflection over the line y = -x: (x, y) → (-y, -x)

Theorems

Reflection Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9