Question

The point M(x,y) is reflected over the x-axis. write a translation rule to describe the original point and its reflection.

A. (x,y)-----> (x,y)
B. (x,y)----> (-x,y)
C. (x,y) -----> (-x, -y)
D. (x,y) -----> (x,-y)

Answer 1

the answer is (x,y)---------> (x,-y)

Answer 2

Option: D is the correct answer.

The translation rule to describe the original point and its reflection is:

D. (x,y) → (x,-y)

Explanation:

We know that when a point located at (x,y) on the coordinate plane is reflected over by the x-axis then the rule of transformation that holds true for this kind of transformation is:

(x,y) → (x,-y)

Hence, M(x,y) → M'(x,-y)

Option: D is the answer.