A(5, 3), B(2, 1), and C(-2, 4) are the coordinates of a triangle's vertices. If the triangle is reflected over the x-axis, what are the coordinates of the image?

A'(-5, 3), B'(-2, 1), C'(2, 4)
A'(-5, 3), B'(-2, 1), C'(-2, 4)
A'(-5, -3), B'(-2, -1), C'(2, -4)
A'(5, -3), B'(2, -1), C'(-2, -4)

Question

A(5, 3), B(2, 1), and C(-2, 4) are the coordinates of a triangle's vertices. If the triangle is reflected over the x-axis, what are the coordinates of the image?

A'(-5, 3), B'(-2, 1), C'(2, 4)
A'(-5, 3), B'(-2, 1), C'(-2, 4)
A'(-5, -3), B'(-2, -1), C'(2, -4)
A'(5, -3), B'(2, -1), C'(-2, -4)

studygurl14 · Answer

points reflected over the x axis have this change: (a, b) -> (a, -b)