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A coordinate plane shows the x- and y- axes ranging from negative 16 to 16 in increments of 2. The point left parenthesis 12 comma negative 10 right parenthesis is plotted on the plane.

The point (12, −10) is reflected across the x
-axis. In what quadrant is the reflected point located?

(1 point)
Responses

Quadrant III
Quadrant III

Quadrant IV
Quadrant IV

Quadrant II
Quadrant II

Quadrant I
Quadrant I
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Answer 1

Quadrant IV

Answer 2

is that correct

Answer 3

Yes, that is correct. When a point is reflected across the x-axis, the y-coordinate changes sign but the x-coordinate remains the same. Therefore, the reflected point (12, -(-10)) becomes (12, 10) and is located in Quadrant I.