Question

(i) Point P(a, b) reflected on the X-axis to P'(5, 2). Write down the value of a and b.

(ii) P” is the image of P when reflected on the Y-axis. Write down the co-ordinates of P”.

(iii) Name a single transformation that maps P’ to P”.

Answer 1

(i)  The value of a = 5  and b = -2.

(ii)  Co-ordinates of  P” = (-5, -2).

(iii)    (x,y) → (-x, -y)