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Rhombus KLMN with vertices K(-3,2), L(1,4), M(-1,0) , and N(-5,-2) reflect over the line y=-2

K' (___ , ___)
L' (___ , ___)
M' (___ , ___)
N' (___ , ___)

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Final answer:

To find the reflected coordinates of rhombus KLMN over the line y = -2, calculate the distance each vertex is from y = -2 and place the reflected point the same distance on the opposite side. The coordinates K'(-3,-6), L'(1,-8), M'(-1,-4), and N'(-5,-2) are obtained.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student asks for the coordinates of the vertices of rhombus KLMN after reflecting each point over the line y = -2. To find the reflected coordinates, we need to determine how far each vertex is vertically from the line y = -2 and then place the reflected point the same distance on the opposite side of the line.

For vertex K(-3,2), the distance to the line y = -2 is 4 units (from 2 to -2). The reflected point K' will be 4 units below y = -2, which is at y = -6. So, K'( -3,-6).

Applying the same method to the other vertices:

  • For L(1,4), L' is 4 + 2 = 6 units below the line, so at y = -8. Thus, L'(1, -8).
  • For M(-1,0), M' is 2 units below the line, so at y = -4. Thus, M'(-1, -4).
  • For N(-5,-2), as it lies on the line of reflection, it remains unchanged. Thus, N'(-5, -2).

The final reflected coordinates are:

  • K' (-3,-6)
  • L' (1,-8)
  • M' (-1,-4)
  • N' (-5,-2)

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