Question

The point A(−4,5) is reflected over the point (2,3) and its image is point B. What are the coordinates of point B?

Answer 1

Answer: (8,1)

Step-by-step explanation:

The line that connects (-4,5) and (2,3) has a slope of (-2/6) or -1/3. The y-intercept is calculated from one of the points: 3 = -(1/3)*(2) + b

b = 3 2/3

The equation for the line is y = -(1/3)x + 3 2/3

The reflection covers a distance of x of (2 - (-4)) = 6. Add 6 to the x value of (2,3) and calculate the resulting y. (8,y): y = -(1/3)(8) + 3 2/3, y = -8/3 + 11/3 = 3/3 or 1

The point is (8,1)