In the graph, the coordinates of the vertices of pentagon ABCDE are A(–6, –3), B(–4, –1), C(–2, –3), D(–3, –5), and E(–5, –5). If pentagon ABCDE is reflected across the y-axis, find the coordinates of E'.
Explanation In reflection, we have a mirror line along which reflection take place. In this case, y-axis act like a mirror line. The distance between the object and the mirror line should be same as the distance from the image and the mirror line.
The point E (-5, -5), is 5 units to the left from the mirror line. The coordinate of E after reflection would be 5 units on the right from the mirror line. Only the x-coordinate will change from -5 to +5.