Question

Triangle ABC is graphed. (image included)
1) Transform triangle ABC using the rule (x,y) → (-x,y)
2) Describe the transformation precisely.

Answer 1

Answer:

1. see attached
2. the figure is reflected in the y-axis

Step-by-step explanation:

1.

The given transformation moves each point horizontally to the same distance on the other side of the y-axis. This is shown in the attachment.

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2.

The given rule ...

  (x, y) → (-x, y)

is the most precise description of the transformation. In English, it can be described as a reflection in the y-axis.