Question

The point (−8, −10) was reflected over an axis to (8, −10). Which axis was it reflected over? Explain.

x-axis, because the x-coordinate is the opposite
x-axis, because the y-coordinate is the opposite
y-axis, because the x-coordinate is the opposite
y-axis, because the y-coordinate is the opposite

Answer 1

y-axis, because the x-coordinate is the opposite

Answer 2

y-axis, because the x-coordinate is the opposite

The point has been mirrored over the y axis (vertical).