Question

triangle \\(pqr\\) is reflected across a line, \\(p = (4,-5)\\), and \\(p = (-4, -5)\\). what is the line of reflection?

the x-axis
the y-axis
the line \\(y = x\\)
the line \\(y = -x\\)

Explanation:

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Identify the coordinates of the original point and its image

\[
P = (4, -5), \quad P' = (-4, -5)
\]

Analyze the coordinate transformation

\[
(x, y) \to (-x, y)
\]

Determine the line of reflection

\[
\text{The transformation } (x, y) \to (-x, y) \text{ represents a reflection across the } y\text{-axis.}
\]
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<answer>
<mcq-option>the x-axis</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>the y-axis</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>the line \(y = x\)</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>the line \(y = -x\)</mcq-option>
</answer>

<plot>
{
"elements": [
{
"type": "point",
"params": [[4, -5]],
"properties": {
"name": "P(4, -5)",
"size": 4,
"color": "#8C55F2",
"withLabel": true
}
},
{
"type": "point",
"params": [[-4, -5]],
"properties": {
"name": "P'(-4, -5)",
"size": 4,
"color": "#F2557F",
"withLabel": true
}
},
{
"type": "line",
"params": [[0, -10], [0, 10]],
"properties": {
"name": "y-axis",
"strokeColor": "#5583F2",
"strokeWidth": 2,
"dash": 2,
"withLabel": true
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{
"type": "segment",
"params": [[4, -5], [-4, -5]],
"properties": {
"strokeColor": "#55DDF2",
"strokeWidth": 1,
"dash": 1
}
}
]
}
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Answer:

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Identify the coordinates of the original point and its image

\[
P = (4, -5), \quad P' = (-4, -5)
\]

Analyze the coordinate transformation

\[
(x, y) \to (-x, y)
\]

Determine the line of reflection

\[
\text{The transformation } (x, y) \to (-x, y) \text{ represents a reflection across the } y\text{-axis.}
\]
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<answer>
<mcq-option>the x-axis</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>the y-axis</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>the line \(y = x\)</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>the line \(y = -x\)</mcq-option>
</answer>

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{
"elements": [
{
"type": "point",
"params": [[4, -5]],
"properties": {
"name": "P(4, -5)",
"size": 4,
"color": "#8C55F2",
"withLabel": true
}
},
{
"type": "point",
"params": [[-4, -5]],
"properties": {
"name": "P'(-4, -5)",
"size": 4,
"color": "#F2557F",
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{
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"params": [[0, -10], [0, 10]],
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"strokeColor": "#5583F2",
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"params": [[4, -5], [-4, -5]],
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