Question 54 of 104 in Unit 5

Shape and Space 5

1 mark · Easy

Write down the equation of the line that is the mirror line for a reflection in the x-axis.

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y = 0

Also accept: y=0; y = 0 (the x-axis)

Common mistakes: x=0 (which is the y-axis)

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B1 · 1 mark · B1: Correct equation y = 0 (the x-axis)

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The equation of the x-axis is y = 0.

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