If the function f(x)=(x−3)^2 -5 is reflected horizontally across the y-axis, how does the reflection affect the point (2,−4) ?(1 point) Responses In the horizonal reflection, the point (2,−4) becomes (−2,−4) In the horizonal reflection, the point open paren 2 comma negative 4 close paren becomes open paren negative 2 comma negative 4 close paren In the horizonal reflection, the point (2,−4) becomes (−4,2) In the horizonal reflection, the point open paren 2 comma negative 4 close paren becomes open paren negative 4 comma 2 close paren In the horizonal reflection, the point (2,−4) becomes (2,4) In the horizonal reflection, the point open paren 2 comma negative 4 close paren becomes open paren 2 comma 4 close paren In the horizonal reflection, the point (2,−4) becomes (−2,4)

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When a point \((x, y)\) is reflected horizontally across the y-axis, its x-coordinate changes sign while its y-coordinate remains the same.

For the point \((2, -4)\):

  • The x-coordinate \(2\) becomes \(-2\),
  • The y-coordinate \(-4\) remains the same.

Therefore, the reflected point is \((-2, -4)\).

So the correct response is: In the horizontal reflection, the point (2,−4) becomes (−2,−4).