The coordinates of rectangle ABCD are A(2, -7), B(8, -7), C(8, -10), D(2, -10). What are the coordinates of the point of intersection of the diagonals of the rectangle after the rectangle is reflected across the x -axis?

(-5, -8.5)

(5, 8.5)

(5, -8.5)

(-5, 8.5)

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The coordinates of rectangle ABCD are A(2, -7), B(8, -7), C(8, -10), D(2, -10). What are the coordinates of the point of intersection of the diagonals of the rectangle after the rectangle is reflected across the x -axis?

(-5, -8.5)

(5, 8.5)

(5, -8.5)

(-5, 8.5)

phoenixfire · Answer

Graphs!
Draw the grid and a rectangle on it. reflect it and draw the new rectangle.

anonymous · Answer

i dont do well with graphing.. but i thought it would be (-5 8.5) or (-5 -8.5)

anonymous · Answer

because all the other answers are positive X's

anonymous · Answer

i say the answer is -5,8.5) but im not sure

phoenixfire · Answer

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