The point X (-3, 6) is a reflection of the point X’ (3, -6). What are they reflected through?

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mrnood · Answer

do you know how to work out the gradient of the line joining the 2 points?

jiteshmeghwal9 · Answer

The point(-3,6) lies in 2nd quadrant and point (3,-6) lies in 4th quadrant. The point separating two quadrant is origin

3mar · Answer

Good thinking

3mar · Answer

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where are you thinking the mirror would be?

3mar · Answer

I will go for praying now
Salam!

mrnood · Answer

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The general case is the point is reflected about a line that is the perpendicular bisector of the line joining the point and its reflection.

This is true for all reflections - not just the special case above......