Michael L. answered 02/16/16
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Hi Tierney,
1) M (6, -2) reflected in the line x = 3, Need M'
Everything is measured from where the x-axis and y-axis meet (0,0)
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M(0,-2) •<----------------->* • M(6,-2)
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Notice that M(6,-2) is 3 units from the line x= 3 so M' is also 3 unitss from the line x = 3 this puts M' on the y-axis. Since y does not change, the image of M(6,-2) where in this case the mirror is the line x = 3 is M'(0.-2).
2)Q(-3, -3) reflected in the y-axis
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Q(-3,-3)•<--------------><-------------->• Q'(3,-3)
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