Math Problem Statement
Triangle ABC with vertices at A(0, 2), B(2, 2), and C(2, 0) is reflected in the x-axis. Draw △ABC and its image △A'B'C'.
Solution
The question is asking to reflect triangle with vertices , , and across the x-axis and to draw both triangle and its image .
Reflection across the x-axis
To reflect a point across the x-axis, we change the sign of the y-coordinate, keeping the x-coordinate the same. Thus:
- The reflection of point is .
- The reflection of point is .
- The reflection of point is (since its y-coordinate is already 0, it doesn't change).
Plotting the points
Now we have the following vertices:
- Original points: , ,
- Reflected points: , ,
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Reflections
Coordinate Geometry
Formulas
Reflection across x-axis: (x, y) → (x, -y)
Theorems
Reflection Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8