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).