Practice graphing reflections of geometric shapes on a coordinate plane.
Worksheet titled "Reflections on the Coordinate Plane" with four graphing exercises showing figures to be reflected across different axes and lines.
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Let's solve each of the four reflection problems step by step. We'll determine the coordinates of the original points, apply the correct reflection rule, and then plot the image.
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Step 1: Identify the coordinates of QRST
From the graph:
- Q = (-8, -3)
- R = (-5, -3)
- S = (-4, -6)
- T = (-9, -6)
Reflection across the y-axis:
The rule is:
> (x, y) → (-x, y)
Apply this to each point:
- Q(-8, -3) → Q'(8, -3)
- R(-5, -3) → R'(5, -3)
- S(-4, -6) → S'(4, -6)
- T(-9, -6) → T'(9, -6)
Plot these new points and connect them in order to form the reflected trapezoid Q'R'S'T'.
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Step 1: Identify the coordinates of ABCD
From the graph:
- A = (-3, 4)
- B = (-3, 8)
- C = (-7, 8)
- D = (-7, 4)
Reflection over the line y = 3:
To reflect a point over a horizontal line y = k, use:
> The distance from the point to the line y = 3 is |y - 3|, so the reflected point will be on the opposite side at the same distance.
So:
> (x, y) → (x, 2×3 - y) = (x, 6 - y)
Apply this:
- A(-3, 4) → A'(-3, 6 - 4) = (-3, 2)
- B(-3, 8) → B'(-3, 6 - 8) = (-3, -2)
- C(-7, 8) → C'(-7, 6 - 8) = (-7, -2)
- D(-7, 4) → D'(-7, 6 - 4) = (-7, 2)
Plot these points and connect them to form the reflected rectangle A'B'C'D'.
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Step 1: Identify the coordinates of WXYZ
From the graph:
- W = (-4, 4)
- X = (0, 6)
- Y = (-5, 6)
- Z = (-8, 4)
Reflection across the x-axis:
Rule:
> (x, y) → (x, -y)
Apply:
- W(-4, 4) → W'(-4, -4)
- X(0, 6) → X'(0, -6)
- Y(-5, 6) → Y'(-5, -6)
- Z(-8, 4) → Z'(-8, -4)
Plot these points and connect to form W'X'Y'Z'.
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Step 1: Identify the coordinates of JKLM
From the graph:
- J = (-2, -6)
- K = (-4, -4)
- L = (0, -4)
- M = (2, -6)
Reflection over the vertical line x = 2:
Rule:
> Distance from x-coordinate to 2 is |x - 2|, so the reflected x-coordinate is:
> x' = 2×2 - x = 4 - x
So:
> (x, y) → (4 - x, y)
Apply:
- J(-2, -6) → J'(4 - (-2), -6) = (6, -6)
- K(-4, -4) → K'(4 - (-4), -4) = (8, -4)
- L(0, -4) → L'(4 - 0, -4) = (4, -4)
- M(2, -6) → M'(4 - 2, -6) = (2, -6)
Note: M is on the line x = 2, so it stays the same.
Plot these points and connect to form the reflected trapezoid J'K'L'M'.
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| Reflection Type | Rule |
|----------------------------|-----------------------------|
| Over y-axis | (x, y) → (-x, y) |
| Over x-axis | (x, y) → (x, -y) |
| Over line y = k | (x, y) → (x, 2k - y) |
| Over line x = h | (x, y) → (2h - x, y) |
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You should now:
- Plot each reflected figure using the transformed coordinates.
- Connect the points in the same order as the original.
- Label the images clearly (e.g., Q'R'S'T', etc.).
Let me know if you'd like a visual sketch or help plotting them!
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1. Reflect trapezoid QRST across the y-axis
Step 1: Identify the coordinates of QRST
From the graph:
- Q = (-8, -3)
- R = (-5, -3)
- S = (-4, -6)
- T = (-9, -6)
Reflection across the y-axis:
The rule is:
> (x, y) → (-x, y)
Apply this to each point:
- Q(-8, -3) → Q'(8, -3)
- R(-5, -3) → R'(5, -3)
- S(-4, -6) → S'(4, -6)
- T(-9, -6) → T'(9, -6)
Plot these new points and connect them in order to form the reflected trapezoid Q'R'S'T'.
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2. Reflect rectangle ABCD over the line y = 3
Step 1: Identify the coordinates of ABCD
From the graph:
- A = (-3, 4)
- B = (-3, 8)
- C = (-7, 8)
- D = (-7, 4)
Reflection over the line y = 3:
To reflect a point over a horizontal line y = k, use:
> The distance from the point to the line y = 3 is |y - 3|, so the reflected point will be on the opposite side at the same distance.
So:
> (x, y) → (x, 2×3 - y) = (x, 6 - y)
Apply this:
- A(-3, 4) → A'(-3, 6 - 4) = (-3, 2)
- B(-3, 8) → B'(-3, 6 - 8) = (-3, -2)
- C(-7, 8) → C'(-7, 6 - 8) = (-7, -2)
- D(-7, 4) → D'(-7, 6 - 4) = (-7, 2)
Plot these points and connect them to form the reflected rectangle A'B'C'D'.
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3. Reflect parallelogram WXYZ across the x-axis
Step 1: Identify the coordinates of WXYZ
From the graph:
- W = (-4, 4)
- X = (0, 6)
- Y = (-5, 6)
- Z = (-8, 4)
Reflection across the x-axis:
Rule:
> (x, y) → (x, -y)
Apply:
- W(-4, 4) → W'(-4, -4)
- X(0, 6) → X'(0, -6)
- Y(-5, 6) → Y'(-5, -6)
- Z(-8, 4) → Z'(-8, -4)
Plot these points and connect to form W'X'Y'Z'.
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4. Reflect trapezoid JKLM over the line x = 2
Step 1: Identify the coordinates of JKLM
From the graph:
- J = (-2, -6)
- K = (-4, -4)
- L = (0, -4)
- M = (2, -6)
Reflection over the vertical line x = 2:
Rule:
> Distance from x-coordinate to 2 is |x - 2|, so the reflected x-coordinate is:
> x' = 2×2 - x = 4 - x
So:
> (x, y) → (4 - x, y)
Apply:
- J(-2, -6) → J'(4 - (-2), -6) = (6, -6)
- K(-4, -4) → K'(4 - (-4), -4) = (8, -4)
- L(0, -4) → L'(4 - 0, -4) = (4, -4)
- M(2, -6) → M'(4 - 2, -6) = (2, -6)
Note: M is on the line x = 2, so it stays the same.
Plot these points and connect to form the reflected trapezoid J'K'L'M'.
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✔ Summary of Reflection Rules Used:
| Reflection Type | Rule |
|----------------------------|-----------------------------|
| Over y-axis | (x, y) → (-x, y) |
| Over x-axis | (x, y) → (x, -y) |
| Over line y = k | (x, y) → (x, 2k - y) |
| Over line x = h | (x, y) → (2h - x, y) |
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🔧 Final Answer:
You should now:
- Plot each reflected figure using the transformed coordinates.
- Connect the points in the same order as the original.
- Label the images clearly (e.g., Q'R'S'T', etc.).
Let me know if you'd like a visual sketch or help plotting them!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of reflection over x and y axis worksheet.