Question

A point located at (1, 8) is reflected over the x-axis. What are the coordinates of the image?

(-1, 8)
(8, 1)
(-1, -8)
(1, -8)

Answer 1

(1, -8)

Explanation:

In this case, we are reflecting. Since we are reflecting over the x axis, the only thing that will change will be the y.

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The x is staying the same because it is not moving. The y, however, is changing sides.

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Since the y is positive in its original spot, when you reflect over the x axis, you will have a negative y value, which is why it is a -8.

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I hope this helps!

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