Question

A point P (-8, 1) is reflected in the x-axis to the point P'. The point P' is  then reflected in the origin to point P". Write down the co-ordinates of P". State the single transformation that maps P into P".

Answer 1

P = (-8, 1), therefore co-ordinates of P' under reflection in the x-axis = (-8, -1).
Hence, the co-ordinates of P" under reflection in the origin = (8, 1).
The single transformation = reflection in the y-axis.