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The point (–2, 0) on reflection in a line is mapped to (2, 0) and the point (5, –6) on reflection in the same line is mapped to (–5, –6). State the name of the mirror line and write its equation.

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The point (–2, 0) on reflection in a line is mapped to (2, 0) and the point (5, –6) on reflection in the same line is mapped to (–5, –6).

  1. State the name of the mirror line and write its equation.
  2. State the co-ordinates of the image of (–8, –5) in the mirror line.
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Solution

i. We know reflection of a point (x, y) in y-axis is (–x, y).

Hence, the point (–2, 0) when reflected in y-axis is mapped to (2, 0).

Thus, the mirror line is the y-axis and its equation is x = 0.

ii. Co-ordinates of the image of (–8, –5) in the mirror line (i.e., y-axis) are (8, –5).

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Chapter 12: Reflection - Exercise 12 (A) [Page 165]

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Selina Concise Mathematics [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 12 Reflection
Exercise 12 (A) | Q 11. | Page 165

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