The point P (5, 3) was reflected in the origin to get the image P’.

Use graph paper for this question. The point P (5, 3) was reflected in the origin to get the image P’.
(i) Write down the coordinates of P’.
(ii) If M is the foot of the perpendicular from P to the x-axis, find the coordinates of M.
(iii) If N is the foot of the perpendicular from P’ to the x-axis, find the coordinates of N.
(iv) Name the figure PMP’N.
(v) Find the area of the figure PMP’N. (2001)

Solution:

Using a graph paper, plot the points A (6, 4) and B (0, 4).
(i) Reflect A and B in the origin to get the images A’ and B’.
(ii) Write the coordinates of A’ and B’.
(iii) State the geometrical name for the figure ABA’B’.
(iv) Find its perimeter.

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