Math Problem Statement
Write the coordinates of the vertices after a reflection over the line y = x.
Solution
To solve this problem, we need to find the coordinates of the vertices , , and after reflecting the points , , and over the line .
Key Concept: Reflection over the line
When a point is reflected over the line , the coordinates of the point become . In other words, you simply swap the - and -coordinates.
Coordinates of the original points:
From the graph:
Reflected Coordinates:
- reflects to
- reflects to
- reflects to
Thus, the coordinates of the reflected points are:
Would you like further clarification or details? Here are some related questions:
- What are the general rules for reflecting a point over different lines like ?
- How does reflecting over the line affect geometric shapes?
- How can you determine the equation of a line of reflection given a set of original and reflected points?
- How does reflecting over the line relate to rotations and translations in the coordinate plane?
- How do the distances between points and lines of reflection compare before and after a reflection?
Tip: Reflection over the line is useful when analyzing symmetry and transformations in geometry.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Transformations
Reflections
Formulas
Reflection over y = x: (x, y) -> (y, x)
Theorems
Reflection Theorem: When a point (x, y) is reflected over the line y = x, its image is (y, x)
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-10