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Sixth Class maths · AB.4 · Positive and Negative Numbers

Reflect ordered pairs across the x- or y-axis by changing signs

Across the x-axis, the x-value stays and the y-value changes sign. Across the y-axis, it is the reverse.

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  1. Reflect the point (3, −1) across the x-axis. Write the new point.

    Answer: (3, 1)

  2. Reflect the point (−1, −3) across the x-axis. Write the new point.

    Answer: (−1, 3)

  3. Reflect the point (3, −3) across the x-axis. Write the new point.

    Answer: (3, 3)

Tip: Across the x-axis, the x-value stays and the y-value changes sign. Across the y-axis, it is the reverse.

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