Which axis was the point reflected in?
Compare the coordinates before and after. If y changed sign it is the x-axis. If x changed sign it is the y-axis.
Loading a question…
You've done today's 10 free questions.
Come back tomorrow for 10 more, or get unlimited practice with a membership.
Want more today? Print 20 more questions free, with the answers.
Already a member? Sign in.
See worked examples
A point moves from (7, −6) to (−7, −6). It was reflected in one of the axes. Write x-axis or y-axis.
Answer: y-axis
A point moves from (8, 1) to (8, −1). It was reflected in one of the axes. Write x-axis or y-axis.
Answer: x-axis
A point moves from (−8, 8) to (−8, −8). It was reflected in one of the axes. Write x-axis or y-axis.
Answer: x-axis
Tip: Compare the coordinates before and after. If y changed sign it is the x-axis. If x changed sign it is the y-axis.
Print a worksheet of this skill New questions and an answer key, free.
Up next
- Next in this topic Which rotation about the origin? Year 9
Print a free worksheet with answers (20 questions).
Practise without limits
Members practise as much as they like, every day, and get the printable packs and lessons too.