The line segment AB has endpoints at A(5, -3) and B(-2,0) what are the vertices of the segment after it is reflected across the x-axis

A'( , )
B'( , )

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reflection across the x-axis:

(x,y) ----> (x, -y)

im still confused :( I know im supposed to graph something but how

so B would be (2,0) ?

no. read again, carefully.

(-2,0)?

What is the length of the line segment with endpoints X (-5, 3) and Y (12, -7).

To find the vertices of the segment after it is reflected across the x-axis, we need to flip the y-coordinates of the original vertices.

Let's start with vertex A(5, -3). When we reflect across the x-axis, the x-coordinate remains the same, but the y-coordinate becomes its negative: (x, -y). So, for vertex A(5, -3) reflected across the x-axis, we have A'(5, 3).

Next, let's move to vertex B(-2,0). Following the same reflection process, the x-coordinate remains unchanged, and the y-coordinate becomes its negative: (x, -y). Therefore, the vertex B(-2,0) reflected across the x-axis is B'(-2, 0).

So, the vertices of the line segment after it is reflected across the x-axis are A'(5, 3) and B'(-2, 0).

As Reiny said, (x,y) -> (x,-y)

So, A(5, -3) -> (5,3)
do B likewise