A figure with vertical line symmetry is placed on the coordinate plane. Given that the points (–8, –4) and (–3, –4) are on the edges of the figure, which of the following points lies on the line of symmetry?
A.
(–5.5, –4)
B.
(–2.5, 0)
C.
(5.5, 4)
D.
(11, 8)

Question

A figure with vertical line symmetry is placed on the coordinate plane. Given that the points (–8, –4) and (–3, –4) are on the edges of the figure, which of the following points lies on the line of symmetry?
A.
(–5.5, –4)
B.
(–2.5, 0)
C.
(5.5, 4)
D.
(11, 8)

anonymous · Answer

It's probably A since (-5.5, -4) would be the midpoint between (-8, -4) and (-3, -4).

anonymous · Answer

thx did you use a graph to figure it out?

anonymous · Answer

No, I kinda just visualized it

anonymous · Answer

alrighty ... i appreciate your help

anonymous · Answer

sure :)