Question

The point (–6, –5) was reflected over an axis to become the point (6, –5). Which axis was it reflected over? Explain.

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

Answer 1

first option

Explanation:

under a reflection in the x- axis

a point (x, y ) → (x, - y )

under a reflection in the y - axis

a point (x, y ) → (- x, y )

( - 6, - 5 ) → (6, - 5 )

indicates a reflection in the y- axis because the x- coordinate is the opposite.