Question

6. The point A(5, -1) on reflection in the x-axis is mapped onto A'. Also, A on reflection in the y-
is mapped onto A". Write the distance between the images A' and A".
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Answer 1

Answer:

The line that it is mirrored over is called the line of reflection.

An object can move left or right in the X axis and up or down in the Y axis.

Rules:

Y

A reflection over the Y axis.

A Rotation is when a figure turns around a point called the center of rotation (We use the origin).

Reflection

B

(x,y) (-x,-y)

A reflection is a transformation when the figure is a mirror image of the other

(x,y) (y,-x)

Over the X axis

(x,y) (x,-y)

C'

X

C'

A

Over the Line Y=X

(x,y) (y,x)