Question

The values on both axes range from negative 10 to 10 in one-unit increments. The coordinates of the vertices of the rectangle are as follows: upper W is left parenthesis negative 2 comma 5 right parenthesis, upper A is left parenthesis 8 comma 5 right parenthesis, upper R is left parenthesis 8 comma negative 1 right parenthesis, and upper D is left parenthesis negative 2 comma negative 1 right parenthesis.Examine the polygon in the figure shown. Identify a line of symmetry that will flip the figure onto itself.

(1 point)
Responses

x-axis
x -axis

y-axis
y -axis

x=3
𝑥
=
3

x equals 3

y=3

Answer 1

x = 3

Reason: The rectangle's left and right x-coordinates are -2 and 8, whose midpoint is x = 3, so the vertical line x = 3 passes through the rectangle's center and reflects the figure onto itself.