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when a flip a of right triangle is performed on a coordinate plane, what is change with the new image?
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When you flip (or reflect) a right triangle across a line on a coordinate plane, the resulting image will be a mirrored version of the original triangle. The specific changes that occur depend on the line of reflection chosen. Common lines of reflection include:
1. **Reflection across the x-axis**:
- The y-coordinates of each vertex of the triangle will change signs. For instance, a point \((x, y)\) will be transformed to \((x, -y)\).
2. **Reflection across the y-axis**:
- The x-coordinates of each vertex will change signs. For example, a point \((x, y)\) will be transformed to \((-x, y)\).
3. **Reflection across the line \(y = x\)**:
- The x and y coordinates of each vertex will interchange places. A point \((x, y)\) will become \((y, x)\).
4. **Reflection across any line \(y = mx + b\)** (where \(m\) is the slope and \(b\) is the y-intercept):
- This is a more complex transformation, and the new coordinates can be calculated using the formula for reflection across a line.
The shape, orientation, and area of the triangle remain the same, but the position will vary based on the type of reflection performed. Each vertex of the triangle will be placed at a new location symmetrically relative to the chosen line of reflection.
1. **Reflection across the x-axis**:
- The y-coordinates of each vertex of the triangle will change signs. For instance, a point \((x, y)\) will be transformed to \((x, -y)\).
2. **Reflection across the y-axis**:
- The x-coordinates of each vertex will change signs. For example, a point \((x, y)\) will be transformed to \((-x, y)\).
3. **Reflection across the line \(y = x\)**:
- The x and y coordinates of each vertex will interchange places. A point \((x, y)\) will become \((y, x)\).
4. **Reflection across any line \(y = mx + b\)** (where \(m\) is the slope and \(b\) is the y-intercept):
- This is a more complex transformation, and the new coordinates can be calculated using the formula for reflection across a line.
The shape, orientation, and area of the triangle remain the same, but the position will vary based on the type of reflection performed. Each vertex of the triangle will be placed at a new location symmetrically relative to the chosen line of reflection.