Find the point that is symmetric to the given point with respect to the requested axis.
-Symmetric with respect to the x -axis (7,2)
A) (-7,-2)
B) (2,7)
C) (7,-2)
D) (-7,2)

Question

Find the point that is symmetric to the given point with respect to the requested axis.
-Symmetric with respect to the  x -axis (7,2) 
A)  (-7,-2) 
B)  (2,7) 
C)  (7,-2) 
D)  (-7,2)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find a point symmetric to another with respect to the x-axis, you only change the sign of the y-coordinate. Thus, the symmetric point to (7, 2) is (7, -2).

Find the Point That Is Symmetric to the Given Point