Question

A point (x + 2, x + 4) lies in the first quadrant, the mirror image for which ,with respect to x-axis is (5, –7). What is the value of x?

Answer 1

Answer:

(5 ,-7) lies in  the IVth quadrant

therefore x+2= 5

            x= 5-2

              =3

x+4 = -(-7) since mirror image  is considered

   x  = 7-4

       =3 (answer)

Answer 2

Answer:

3 is the answer. I hope that this is clear to you. stay home stay safe