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Reflection in y = x and y = -x

Mathematics · Grade 10 · about 40 minutes

Swap coordinates for y = x; swap and change both signs for y = -x.

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  1. Congruence
  2. Reflection
  3. SSS and SAS congruence
  4. ASA, AAS and RHS
  5. Corresponding parts of congruent triangles
  6. Constructing a reflection in a given line
  7. Reflecting figures in the axes
  8. Reflection in y = x and y = -x
  9. Reflection in x = a and y = b
  10. Properties of reflection
  11. Lines of symmetry of plane figures
  12. Finding the mirror line and symmetry in design