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Question
A point P is reflected in the x-axis. Co-ordinates of its image are (–4, 5). Find the co-ordinates of the image of P under reflection in the y-axis.
Solution
Co-ordinates of the image of P under reflection in the y-axis (4, –5).
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Complete the following table:
| Point | Transformation | Image | |
| (a) | (5, –7) | -------------------- | (–5, 7) |
| (b) | (4, 2) | Reflection in x-axis | ------- |
| (c) | ------- | Reflection in y-axis | (0, 6) |
| (d) | (6, –6) | -------------------- | (–6, 6) |
| (e) | (4, –8) | -------------------- | (–4, –8) |
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