Math Problem Statement

Triangle ABC has coordinates A(2, 0), B(-1, 5), and C(4, 3). Determine the coordinates of the vertices of the image after a reflection in the x-axis.

Solution

The problem asks to find the coordinates of the vertices of triangle ABC after reflecting it over the x-axis.

The original triangle ABC has the following coordinates:

  • A(2,0)A(2, 0)
  • B(1,5)B(-1, 5)
  • C(4,3)C(4, 3)

Reflection Over the X-axis:

When reflecting a point over the x-axis, the x-coordinate remains unchanged, but the y-coordinate becomes its opposite (negation). Therefore, the new coordinates for each point after reflection are:

  • A(2,0)=A(2,0)A'(2, -0) = A'(2, 0) (since the y-coordinate of 0 stays 0)
  • B(1,5)B'(-1, -5)
  • C(4,3)C'(4, -3)

Conclusion:

The new coordinates after reflection are:

  • A(2,0)A'(2, 0)
  • B(1,5)B'(-1, -5)
  • C(4,3)C'(4, -3)

The correct option is B).

Would you like more details or have any other questions?

Here are five related questions:

  1. How do you reflect a point over the y-axis?
  2. What happens to the coordinates when reflecting over the origin?
  3. Can you explain how to reflect over the line y=xy = x?
  4. How would the coordinates change if reflected over the line y=xy = -x?
  5. What is the difference between translation and reflection in geometry?

Tip: When reflecting across the x-axis, only the y-coordinate changes its sign, while the x-coordinate remains unchanged.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry
Reflections

Formulas

Reflection formula: (x, y) -> (x, -y) when reflecting over the x-axis

Theorems

Reflection over the x-axis

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9