Point D(−1, 5) is reflected across the x-axis.

Which statements about D' are true?

Select each correct answer.

The y-coordinate is 5.
The x-coordinate is −1.
The y-coordinate is−5.
The x-coordinate is 1.

Question

Point D(−1, 5) is reflected across the x-axis.

Which statements about D' are true?

Select each correct answer.

    The y-coordinate is 5.
    The x-coordinate is −1.
    The y-coordinate is−5.
    The x-coordinate is 1.

patrickweewoos · Answer

@jim_thompson5910

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

When you reflect a point across the x axis, the x coordinate stays the same. The y coordinate will flip from positive to negative or vice versa


eg:
(2,1) -----> (2,-1)
(5,-10) ----> (5,10)

patrickweewoos · Answer

So it was (1,-5)?

patrickweewoos · Answer

@jim_thompson5910

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

the x coordinate stays the same

patrickweewoos · Answer

ooooooooh. so the y coordinate changes to a -5?

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

(-1,5) will become (-1,-5)

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

`so the y coordinate changes to a -5?`
yes

patrickweewoos · Answer

okay so the answers will be b and c?

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

`okay so the answers will be b and c?`
yes to both