Question

Reflect (−4, 6) in (a) the x-axis and (b) the y-axis. X-axis=____ Y-axis=____

Answer 1

(a) (-4, -6)

(b) (4, 6)

Explanation:

(a) When a point is reflected across the x-axis, the x-coordinate stays the same and the y-coordinate is negated. (-4, 6) is reflected to (-4, -6).

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(b) When a point is reflected across the y-axis, the y-coordinate stays the same and the x-coordinate is negated. (-4, 6) is reflected to (4, 6).