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What is the reflection of point P(−1, 6) across the line y = x?

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P'(6,-1)

Step-by-step explanation

The mapping for a reflection in the line y=x is

The line y=x is the mirror line for a function and it's inverse.


(x,y)\to (y,x)

The x and y coordinates swap position.

The reflection of point P(−1, 6) across the line y = x is

P'(6,-1)

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