The point is reflected across the x-axis on the coordinate plane. Which ordered pair represents the location of the new point?


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Let's say the original point is (x, y). When this point is reflected across the x-axis, the y-coordinate will change sign but the x-coordinate will remain the same.

So, if the original point is (x, y), the new reflected point will be (x, -y).

Therefore, the correct ordered pair representing the location of the new point will be:
C. (x, -y)