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If quadrilateral WXYZ is reflected over the x-axis, what will be the coordinates of point W’ in the image?

If quadrilateral WXYZ is reflected over the x-axis, what will be the coordinates of point W’ in the image?
(2, 4)
(-2, 4)
(2, -4)
(-2, -4)

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Quizzma TeamMarch 22, 2025

When a point is reflected over the x-axis, the x-coordinate remains the same while the y-coordinate changes sign.

For point W, which has the coordinates (2, 4):

– The x-coordinate is 2 (remains the same).

– The y-coordinate is 4. When reflected over the x-axis, it becomes -4.

Therefore, the coordinates of point W’ in the image will be (2, -4).

The correct answer is (2, -4).