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If quadrilateral MNPO is reflected over the x-axis, what are the coordinates of

point in the image?

User Chhantyal
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Note: you have not added the image, so I am assuming the quadrilateral MNOP with coordinates M(-4, 0), N(5, -3), P(2, 6) and O(-5, 7). It will anyhow clear your concept as I would explain the concept of reflection over the x-axis.

Explanation:

Considering the quadrilateral MNPO with assumed vertices

  • M(-4, 0)
  • N(5, -3)
  • P(2, 6)
  • O(-5, 7)

THE RULE OF REFLECTION states that when we tend to reflect a point let say (x, y), across the x-axis, the x-coordinate does not change or transform, but the y-coordinate is changed into its opposite sign i.e. (x,-y).

So, the coordinates of the point in the image after quadrilateral MNPO is reflected over the x-axis will be:

(x, y) (x, -y)

M(-4, 0) M'(-4, 0)

N(5, -3) N'(5, 3)

P(2, 6) P'(2, -6)

O(-5, 7) O'(-5, -7)

Hope, it will help you clear your concept regarding reflection of an object over the x-axis. Using this understanding, you can solve any other question related to this topic.

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