How the reflection changes coordinates

Across the x-axis, the point keeps its x-value and flips the sign of y.

Across the y-axis, the point keeps its y-value and flips the sign of x.

Across the line y = x, the coordinates swap places because the point trades horizontal and vertical distance.

Quick checks

  • If the point already sits on the mirror line, the reflected point stays the same.
  • Opposite points across an axis stay the same distance from that axis.
  • Use the graph to confirm the image point lands symmetrically across the selected line.