Math Problem Statement

Question Amy is making a map. She wants to reflect Point across the y-axis. What are the coordinates of its reflection?

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Skiptonavigation(6,5)Skip to navigation (-6, 5)

Solution

To reflect a point across the yy-axis, we change the sign of the xx-coordinate while keeping the yy-coordinate the same.

The given point is (6,5)(-6, 5).

Reflection rule:

  • (x,y)(x, y) becomes (x,y)(-x, y).

Applying the rule:

  • The xx-coordinate is 6-6, so its reflection is (6)=6-(-6) = 6.
  • The yy-coordinate is 55, and it remains unchanged.

Thus, the reflection of (6,5)(-6, 5) across the yy-axis is: (6,5)(6, 5)

Final Answer:

(6,5)(6, 5)

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you reflect a point across the xx-axis?
  2. What are the coordinates of reflecting (3,4)(3, -4) across the yy-axis?
  3. How does reflecting a point differ from translating it?
  4. What is the general formula for reflecting across any line (like y=xy = x)?
  5. Can you explain why the yy-coordinate remains unchanged in this type of reflection?

Tip:

When reflecting across the yy-axis, focus only on flipping the sign of the xx-coordinate; the yy-coordinate always stays the same!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Coordinate Plane
Reflections

Formulas

(x, y) → (-x, y) when reflecting across the y-axis

Theorems

Reflection across the y-axis rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8