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Reflection Across the Y-Axis
When we reflect a point across the y-axis, we are essentially flipping it over the vertical line x = 0. This means that the x-coordinate of the point changes sign, while the y-coordinate remains the same.
The Original Point: (-3, 5)
Let's take the point (-3, 5) as an example. To reflect this point across the y-axis, we need to flip it over the vertical line x = 0.
The Reflected Point
To find the reflected point, we change the sign of the x-coordinate, which is -3. So, the new x-coordinate becomes 3. The y-coordinate, which is 5, remains the same.
The Reflected Point: (3, 5)
Therefore, the point (-3, 5) reflected across the y-axis is (3, 5). Notice that the point has moved from the left side of the y-axis to the right side, but its y-coordinate remains unchanged.
