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find the coordinates of Q' after a reflection across parallel lines; first across the line y= -2 and then across the x-axis​

find the coordinates of Q' after a reflection across parallel lines; first across-example-1
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Answer: new Q = (-4, 5)

Explanation:

Given: Q = (-4, 1)

Reflected across y = -2:

Q is 3 units above y = -2 so a reflection is 3 units below y = -2 --> Q' = (-4, -5)

Reflected across x-axis:

Q' is 5 units below x-axis so a reflection is 5 units above x-axis --> Q'' = (-4, 5)

find the coordinates of Q' after a reflection across parallel lines; first across-example-1
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