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Point K is located at (2,5) on the coordinate plane. Point K is reflected over the x-axis to create point K'. What ordered pair describes the location of K'?

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Answer:

(2, -5)

Explanation:

Reflection over the x-axis changes the sign of the y-coordinate:

(x, y) ⇒ (x, -y)

K(2, 5) ⇒ K'(2, -5)

The location of K' is (2, -5).

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