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 BB', CC', and DD' after reflecting the points BB, CC, and DD over the line y=xy = x.

Key Concept: Reflection over the line y=xy = x

When a point (x,y)(x, y) is reflected over the line y=xy = x, the coordinates of the point become (y,x)(y, x). In other words, you simply swap the xx- and yy-coordinates.

Coordinates of the original points:

From the graph:

  • B(0,2)B(0, 2)
  • C(10,0)C(10, 0)
  • D(8,6)D(8, -6)

Reflected Coordinates:

  1. B(0,2)B(0, 2) reflects to B(2,0)B'(2, 0)
  2. C(10,0)C(10, 0) reflects to C(0,10)C'(0, 10)
  3. D(8,6)D(8, -6) reflects to D(6,8)D'(-6, 8)

Thus, the coordinates of the reflected points are:

  • B(2,0)B'(2, 0)
  • C(0,10)C'(0, 10)
  • D(6,8)D'(-6, 8)

Would you like further clarification or details? Here are some related questions:

  1. What are the general rules for reflecting a point over different lines like y=xy = -x?
  2. How does reflecting over the line y=xy = x affect geometric shapes?
  3. How can you determine the equation of a line of reflection given a set of original and reflected points?
  4. How does reflecting over the line y=xy = x relate to rotations and translations in the coordinate plane?
  5. How do the distances between points and lines of reflection compare before and after a reflection?

Tip: Reflection over the line y=xy = x 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