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ICSE Class 10 Mathematics · RS Aggarwal Mathematics · 77 solved questions

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1Exercise 12A

Draw co-ordinate axes and represent the following points :

(i) A(2, 4)

(ii) B(-1, 3)

(iii) C(4, -3)

(iv) D(-3, -4)

(v) E(0, 6)

(vi) F(-2, 0)

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Draw co-ordinate axes and represent the following points : Reflection, RSA Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

On a graph paper plot the points, A(2, 4), B(-1, 3), C(4, -3), D(-3, -4), E(0, 6), F(-2, 0).

2Exercise 12A

On which axis does the following point lie :

(i) P(3, 0)

(ii) Q(0, 4)

(iii) R(-2, 0)

(iv) S(0, -3)

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We know that,

If the y-coordinate is zero (y = 0), the point lies on the x-axis.

If the x-coordinate is zero (x = 0), the point lies on the y-axis.

(i) P(3, 0)

Here, y-coordinate is 0.

Hence, point P lies on x-axis.

(ii) Q(0, 4)

Here, x-coordinate is 0.

Hence, point Q lies on y-axis.

(iii) R(-2, 0)

Here, y-coordinate is 0.

Hence, point R lies on x-axis.

(iv) S(0, -3)

Here, x-coordinate is 0.

Hence, S lies on y-axis.

3Exercise 12A

Find the distance of each of the following points from x-axis and y-axis :

(i) A(7, 4)

(ii) B(3, -5)

(iii) C(-4, -2)

(iv) D(-3, 6)

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We know that,

Distance from the x-axis is the absolute value of the y-coordinate : |y|.

Distance from the y-axis is the absolute value of the x-coordinate : |x|.

(i) A(7, 4)

Distance from x-axis : |4| = 4 units and distance from y-axis : |7| = 7 units.

Hence, distance from x-axis and y-axis of the point A (7, 4) are 4 units and 7 units respectively.

(ii) B(3, -5)

Distance from x-axis: |-5| = 5 units and distance from y-axis : |3| = 3 units

Hence, distance from x-axis and y-axis of point B(3, -5) are 5 units and 3 units respectively.

(iii) C(-4, -2)

Distance from x-axis: |-2| = 2 units

Distance from y-axis: |-4| = 4 units

Hence, distance from x-axis and y-axis of point C(-4, -2) are 2 units and 4 units respectively.

(iv) D(-3, 6)

Distance from x-axis : |6| = 6 units and distance from y-axis : |-3| = 3 units

Hence, distance from x-axis and y-axis of point D(-3, 6) are 6 units and 3 units respectively.

4Exercise 12A

A point lies on x-axis at a distance of 4 units from y-axis. What are the co-ordinates of this point ?

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If a point lies on the x‑axis, its y‑coordinate is 0.

If it’s at a distance of 4 units from the y‑axis, that means its x-coordinate is 4 or -4.

Its co-ordinates are (4, 0) or (-4, 0).

Hence, co-ordinates of the point are (4, 0) or (-4, 0).

5Exercise 12A

A point lies on y-axis at a distance of 5 units from x-axis. What are the co-ordinates of this point ?

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If a point lies on the y‑axis, its x‑coordinate is 0.

If it’s at a distance of 5 units from the x‑axis, that means its y-coordinate is 5 or -5.

Its co-ordinates are (0, 5) or (0, -5).

Hence, co-ordinates of the point are (0, 5) or (0, -5).

6Exercise 12A

What do you mean by the line :

(i) x = 0

(ii) x = 4

(iii) y = 0

(iv) y = 4

(v) x = -3

(vi) y = -2

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(i) x = 0

This is the equation of the y-axis itself.

(ii) x = 4

This is a vertical line parallel to the y-axis, located 4 units to the right of the y-axis.

(iii) y = 0

This is the equation of the x-axis itself.

(iv) y = 4

This is a horizontal line parallel to the x-axis, located 4 units above the x-axis.

(v) x = -3

This is a vertical line parallel to the y-axis, located 3 units to the left of the y-axis.

(vi) y = -2

This is a horizontal line parallel to the x-axis, located 2 units below the x-axis.

1Exercise 12B

Find the image of each of the following points under reflection in x-axis :

(i) (6, 3)

(ii) (7, -5)

(iii) (-4, 3)

(iv) (-2, -4)

(v) (0, 3)

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(i) We know that,

Rule to find reflection of a point in x-axis :

Retain the abscissa i.e. x-coordinate.

Change the sign of ordinate i.e. y-coordinate.

∴ Point (6, -3) is the image of on reflection.

Hence, (6, -3) is the image of the point (6, 3) on reflection in x-axis.

(ii) We know that,

Rule to find reflection of a point in x-axis :

Retain the abscissa i.e. x-coordinate.

Change the sign of ordinate i.e. y-coordinate.

∴ Point (7, 5) is the image on reflection.

Hence, (7, 5) is the image of the point (7, -5) on reflection in x-axis.

(iii) We know that,

Rule to find reflection of a point in x-axis :

Retain the abscissa i.e. x-coordinate.

Change the sign of ordinate i.e. y-coordinate.

∴ Point (-4, -3) is the image on reflection.

Hence, (-4, -3) is the image of the point (-4, 3) on reflection in x-axis.

(iv) We know that,

Rule to find reflection of a point in x-axis :

Retain the abscissa i.e. x-coordinate.

Change the sign of ordinate i.e. y-coordinate.

∴ Point (-2, 4) is the image on reflection.

Hence, (-2, 4) is the image of the point (-2, -4) on reflection in x-axis.

(v) We know that,

Rule to find reflection of a point in x-axis :

Retain the abscissa i.e. x-coordinate.

Change the sign of ordinate i.e. y-coordinate.

∴ Point (0, -3) is the image on reflection.

Hence, (0, -3) is the image of the point (0, 3) on reflection in x-axis.

2Exercise 12B

Find the image of each of the following points under reflection in y-axis :

(i) (2, 6)

(ii) (-3, 8)

(iii) (-5, -3)

(iv) (0, -1)

(v) (4, 0)

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(i) We know that,

Rule to find reflection of a point in y-axis :

Change the sign of abscissa i.e. x-coordinate.

Retain the ordinate i.e. y-coordinate.

∴ Point (-2, 6) is the image on reflection.

Hence, (-2, 6) is the image of the point (2, 6) on reflection in y-axis.

(ii) We know that,

Rule to find reflection of a point in y-axis :

Change the sign of abscissa i.e. x-coordinate.

Retain the ordinate i.e. y-coordinate.

∴ Point (3, 8) is the image on reflection.

Hence, (3, 8) is the image of the point (-3, 8) on reflection in y-axis.

(iii) We know that,

Rule to find reflection of a point in y-axis :

Change the sign of abscissa i.e. x-coordinate.

Retain the ordinate i.e. y-coordinate.

∴ Point (5, -3) is the image on reflection.

Hence, (5, -3) is the image of the point (-5, -3) on reflection in y-axis.

(iv) We know that,

Rule to find reflection of a point in y-axis :

Change the sign of abscissa i.e. x-coordinate.

Retain the ordinate i.e. y-coordinate.

∴ Point (0, -1) is the image on reflection.

Hence, (0, -1) is the image of the point (0, -1) on reflection in y-axis.

(v) We know that,

Rule to find reflection of a point in y-axis :

Change the sign of abscissa i.e. x-coordinate.

Retain the ordinate i.e. y-coordinate.

∴ Point (-4, 0) is the image on reflection.

Hence, (-4, 0) is the image of the point (4, 0) on reflection in y-axis.

3Exercise 12B

Find the image of each of the following points when reflected in the origin :

(i) (-5, 8)

(ii) (-6, -4)

(iii) (7, 4)

(iv) (9, 0)

(v) (0, 7)

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(i) We know that,

Rule to find reflection of a point in origin :

When a point is reflected in the origin, sign of the x-coordinate and y-coordinate both changes.

∴ Point (5, -8) is the image on reflection.

Hence, (5, -8) is the image of the point (-5, 8) on reflection in origin.

(ii) We know that,

Rule to find reflection of a point in origin :

When a point is reflected in the origin, sign of the x-coordinate and y-coordinate both changes.

∴ Point (6, 4) is the image on reflection.

Hence, (6, 4) is the image of the point (-6, -4) on reflection in origin.

(iii) We know that,

Rule to find reflection of a point in origin :

When a point is reflected in the origin, sign of the x-coordinate and y-coordinate both changes.

∴ Point (-7, -4) is the image on reflection.

Hence, (-7, -4) is the image of the point (7, 4) on reflection in origin.

(iv) We know that,

Rule to find reflection of a point in origin :

When a point is reflected in the origin, sign of the x-coordinate and y-coordinate both changes.

∴ Point (-9, 0) is the image on reflection.

Hence, (-9, 0) is the image of the point (9, 0) on reflection in origin.

(v) We know that,

Rule to find reflection of a point in origin :

When a point is reflected in the origin, sign of the x-coordinate and y-coordinate both changes.

∴ Point (0, -7) is the image on reflection.

Hence, (0, -7) is the image of the point (0, 7) on reflection in origin.

4Exercise 12B

Find the image of each of the following points under reflection in the line x = 0 :

(i) (4, 7)

(ii) (-3, -5)

(iii) (-8, 6)

(iv) (5, 0)

(v) (0, -2)

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x = 0 is the equation of y-axis.

Hence, reflection in the line x = 0 means reflection in y-axis.

Reflection in y-axis is given by,

Ry (x, y) = (-x, y).

(i) Thus,

Ry (4, 7) = (-4, 7).

Hence, co-ordinates of (4, 7) under reflection in the line x = 0 are (-4, 7).

(ii) Thus,

Ry (-3, -5) = (3, -5).

Hence, co-ordinates of (-3, -5) under reflection in the line x = 0 are (3, -5).

(iii) Thus,

Ry (-8, 6) = (8, 6).

Hence, co-ordinates of (-8, 6) under reflection in the line x = 0 are (8, 6).

(iv) Thus,

Ry (5, 0) = (-5, 0).

Hence, co-ordinates of (5, 0) under reflection in the line x = 0 are (-5, 0).

(v) Thus,

Ry (0, -2) = (0, -2).

Hence, co-ordinates of (0, -2) under reflection in the line x = 0 are (0, -2).

5Exercise 12B

Find the image of each of the following points under reflection in the line y = 0 :

(i) (6, -7)

(ii) (-8, 4)

(iii) (-3, -8)

(iv) (7, 9)

(v) (0, -6)

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

Hence, reflection in the line y = 0 means reflection in x-axis.

Reflection in x-axis is given by,

Rx (x, y) = (x, -y) ……….(1)

(i) Thus,

Rx (6, -7) = (6, 7).

Hence, co-ordinates of (6, -7) under reflection in the line y = 0 is (6, 7).

(ii) Thus,

Rx (-8, 4) = (-8, -4).

Hence, co-ordinates of (-8, 4) under reflection in the line y = 0 are (-8, -4).

(iii) Thus,

Rx (-3, -8) = (-3, 8).

Hence, co-ordinates of (-3, -8) under reflection in the line y = 0 are (-3, 8).

(iv) Thus,

Rx (7, 9) = (7, -9).

Hence, co-ordinates of (7, 9) under reflection in the line y = 0 are (7, -9).

(v) Thus,

Rx (0, -6) = (0, 6).

Hence, co-ordinates of (0, -6) under reflection in the line y = 0 are (0, 6).

6Exercise 12B

The point P(-6, -3) on reflection in y-axis is mapped on P'. The point P' on reflection in the origin is mapped on P".

(i) Find the co-ordinates of P'.

(ii) Find the co-ordinates of P".

(iii) Write down a single transformation that maps P onto P".

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(i) We know that,

Rule to find reflection of a point in y-axis :

Change the sign of abscissa i.e. x-coordinate.

Retain the ordinate i.e. y-coordinate.

∴ Point P'(6, -3) is the image of point P(-6, -3) on reflection in y-axis.

Hence, P' = (6, -3).

(ii) We know that,

Rule to find reflection of a point in origin :

Change sign of both the x-coordinate and y-coordinate.

∴ Point P"(-6, 3) is the image of point P'(6, -3) on reflection in origin.

Hence, P" = (-6, 3).

(iii) P(-6, -3) ⇒ P"(-6, 3)

A transformation that keeps the x-coordinate the same and changes the sign of the y-coordinate is a reflection in the x-axis.

Hence, single transformation that maps P into P" is reflection in the x-axis.

7Exercise 12B

The point P(4, -7) is reflected in the origin to point P'. The point P' is then reflected in x-axis to the point P".

(i) Find the co-ordinates of P'.

(ii) Find the co-ordinates of P".

(iii) Write down a single transformation that maps P onto P".

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(i) We know that,

Rule to find reflection of a point in origin :

Change the sign of abscissa and ordinate.

∴ Point P'(-4, 7) is the image of point P(4, -7) on reflection in origin.

Hence, P' = (-4, 7).

(ii) We know that,

Rule to find reflection of a point in x-axis :

Change the sign of ordinate i.e. y-coordinate.

Retain the abscissa i.e. x-coordinate.

∴ Point P"(-4, -7) is the image of point P'(-4, 7) on reflection in x-axis.

Hence, P" = (-4, -7).

(iii) P(4, -7) ⇒ P"(-4, -7)

A transformation that keeps the y-coordinate the same and changes the sign of the x-coordinate is a reflection in the y-axis.

Hence, single transformation that maps P into P" is reflection in the y-axis.

8(i)Exercise 12B

The vertices of a Δ ABC are A(2, -3), B(-1, 2) and C(3, 0). This triangle is reflected in x-axis to form ΔA'B'C'. Find the co-ordinates of A', B' and C'. Are the two triangles congruent?

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We know that,

Rule to find reflection of a point in x-axis :

Retain the abscissa i.e. x-coordinate.

Change the sign of ordinate i.e. y-coordinate.

∴ A(2, - 3) ⇒ A'(2, 3)

∴ B(-1, 2) ⇒ B'(-1, -2)

∴ C(3, 0) ⇒ C'(3, 0)

Yes, the two triangles are congruent. A reflection is an isometry, meaning it preserves distance and angle measure.

Therefore, Δ ABC ≅ ΔA'B'C'.

Hence, coordinates of the vertices of ΔA'B'C' are A'(2, 3), B'(-1, -2), C'(3, 0) and Δ ABC and ΔA'B'C' are congruent.

8(ii)Exercise 12B

The points P(-2, 4), Q(3, -1) and R(6, 2) are the vertices of a triangle. Δ PQR is reflected in y-axis to form ΔP'Q'R'. Find the co-ordinates of P', Q' and R'.

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We know that,

Rule to find reflection of a point in y-axis :

Retain the ordinate i.e. y-coordinate.

Change the sign of abscissa i.e. x-coordinate.

∴ P(-2, 4) ⇒ P'(2, 4)

∴ Q(3, -1) ⇒ Q'(-3, -1)

∴ R(6, 2) ⇒ R'(-6, 2)

The coordinates of the vertices of ΔP'Q'R' are P'(2, 4), Q'(-3, -1), R'(-6, 2).

Hence, coordinates of the vertices of ΔP'Q'R' are P'(2, 4), Q'(-3, -1), R'(-6, 2).

9Exercise 12B

Use a graph paper for this question (Take 2 cm = 1 unit on both x and y axis).

(i) Plot the following points : A(0, 4), B(2, 3), C(1, 1) and D(2, 0)

(ii) Reflect points B, C, D on the y-axis and write down their co-ordinates. Name the images as B', C', D' respectively.

(iii) Join the points A, B, C, D, D', C', B' and A in order, so as to form a closed figure. Write down the equation of the line of symmetry of the figure formed.

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(i) The point A(0, 4), B(2, 3), C(1, 1) and D(2, 0) are plotted on the graph below:

Use a graph paper for this question (Take 2 cm = 1 unit on both x and y axis). Reflection, RSA Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

(ii) From graph, on reflecting B, C, D on y-axis we get,

B(2, 3) ⇒ B'(-2, 3)

C(1, 1) ⇒ C'(-1, 1)

D(2, 0) ⇒ D'(-2, 0).

(iii) From graph we see that the figure is divided into two symmetrical parts by y-axis.

Hence, the equation of line of symmetry is x = 0.

10Exercise 12B

(i) Plot the points A(3, 2) and B(5, 4) on a graph paper.

(ii) Reflect A and B in the x-axis to A' and B' respectively. Plot A' and B' on the same graph paper. Write the co-ordinates of A' and B'.

(iii) Write down :

(a) the geometrical name of the figure ABB'A'.
(b) m∠ABB'.
(c) the image A" of A when reflected in the origin.
(d) the single transformation that maps A' to A".

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(i) The graph is shown below:

Plot the points A(3, 2) and B(5, 4) on a graph paper. Reflection, RSA Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

(ii) From graph,

The coordinates of A' = (3, -2) and B' = (5, -4).

(iii) Join points ABB'A'.

(a) On reflection distance between points does not changes.

Thus, AB = A'B'.

Also, AA' // BB' as both are perpendicular to x-axis.

ABB'A' is an isosceles trapezium.

(b) On measuring,

∠ABB' = 45°.

Hence, ∠ABB' = 45°.

(c) From figure,

When A is reflected in origin, from graph

A(3, 2) ⇒ A"(-3, -2).

Hence, co-ordinates of A" = (-3, -2).

(d) From figure,

On reflection in y-axis, point A' becomes A".

Hence, reflection of A' in y-axis maps A' to A".

11Exercise 12B

Points P and Q have co-ordinates (0, 5) and (-2, 4).

Points P and Q have co-ordinates (0, 5) and (-2, 4). Reflection, RSA Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

(i) P is invariant when reflected in an axis. Name the axis.

(ii) Find the image of Q on reflection in the axis found in (i).

(iii) (0, k) on reflection in the origin is invariant. Write the value of k.

(iv) Write the co-ordinates of the image of Q, obtained by Reflecting it in the origin followed by reflection in the x-axis.

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The graph for the question is shown below:

Points P and Q have co-ordinates (0, 5) and (-2, 4). Reflection, RSA Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

(i) Since, point P lies on y-axis.

Hence, the point P(0, 5) is invariant in y-axis.

(ii) From graph we get,

The image of Q(-2, 4) on reflection in y-axis is Q'(2, 4).

(iii) Given, (0, k) on reflection in the origin is invariant.

A point is invariant on reflection in origin if it lies on it, i.e. point = (0, 0).

Comparing (0, 0) with (0, k) we get : k = 0.

Hence, the value of k = 0.

(iv) From graph we get,

On reflecting in origin,

Q ⇒ Q"

On reflecting in x-axis,

Q" ⇒ Q'

The coordinates of image of Q after reflection in origin and then in x-axis is (2, 4).

12Exercise 12B

Use a graph paper for this question. Plot the points P(3, 2) and Q(-3, -2). From P and Q, draw perpendiculars PM and QN on the x-axis.

(i) Name the image of P on reflection in the origin.

(ii) Assign the special name to the geometrical figure PMQN and find its area.

(iii) Write the co-ordinates of the point to which M is mapped on reflection in

(a) x-axis
(b) y-axis
(c) origin

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The graph for the question is shown below:

Use a graph paper for this question. Plot the points P(3, 2) and Q(-3, -2). From P and Q, draw perpendiculars PM and QN on the x-axis. Reflection, RSA Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

(i) From graph we get,

The coordinates of image of P after reflection in origin is Q(-3, -2).

(ii) From figure,

PMQN is a parallelogram.

Area of parallelogram = Base × Height

= QN × MN

= 2 × 6

= 12 sq.units.

Hence, PMQN is a // gm and area of PMQN = 12 sq. units

(iii) Since, M lies on x-axis it is invariant on reflection in x-axis. Thus, coordinates remain same (3, 0).

From graph,

On reflection in y-axis and origin the coordinates of M becomes (-3, 0).

Hence, coordinates of M on reflection in x-axis, y-axis and origin are (3, 0), (-3, 0), and (-3, 0) respectively.

13Exercise 12B

The point P(3, 4) is reflected to P' in x-axis and O' is the image of O (origin) when reflected in the line PP'.

The point P(3, 4) is reflected to P' in x-axis and O' is the image of O (origin) when reflected in the line PP'. Reflection, RSA Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

Using graph paper, give :

(i) the co-ordinates of P' and O'.

(ii) the length of the segments PP' and OO'.

(iii) the geometrical name of the figure POP'O'.

(iv) the perimeter of the quadrilateral POP'O'.

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Plot point P(3, 4). Reflect point P in x-axis and origin in the line PP'.

The point P(3, 4) is reflected to P' in x-axis and O' is the image of O (origin) when reflected in the line PP'. Reflection, RSA Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

(i) From graph we get,

The coordinates of P' and O' are (3, -4) and (6, 0) respectively.

(ii) From graph we get,

Length of PP' = 8 units and OO' = 6 units.

(iii) Join POP'O'.

POP'O' is a rhombus because all sides are equal (as all sides are hypotenuse with equal bases and height) and parallel but angles of quadrilateral are not right angles.

POP'O' is a rhombus.

(iv) Let point PP' touch axis at point Q.

In right angle triangle OQP,

⇒ OP2 = OQ2 + QP2

⇒ OP2 = 32 + 42

⇒ OP2 = 9 + 16

⇒ OP2 = 25

⇒ OP = $\sqrt{25}$ = 5 units.

Since, POP'O' is a rhombus, thus :

Perimeter of POP'O' = 4 × side = 4 × OP = 4 × 5 = 20 units.

The perimeter of the quadrilateral POP'O' is 20 units.

14Exercise 12B

Use a graph paper for this question. A(1, 1), B(5, 1), C(4, 2) and D(2, 2) are the vertices of a quadrilateral.

(i) Name the quadrilateral ABCD.

(ii) A, B, C, D are reflected in the origin onto A', B', C' and D' respectively. Locate A', B', C', D' on the graph paper and write their co-ordinates.

(iii) Are D, A, A' and D' collinear?

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The graph is shown below:

Use a graph paper for this question. A(1, 1), B(5, 1), C(4, 2) and D(2, 2) are the vertices of a quadrilateral. Reflection, RSA Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

(i) From graph,

ABCD is an isosceles trapezium.

(ii) Reflect points A, B, C and D in origin.

Hence, A' = (-1, -1), B' = (-5, -1), C' = (-4, -2) and D' = (-2, -2).

(iii) From graph,

Points D, A, A' and D' lie on the same line i.e. y = x.

Hence, the points D, A, A' and D' collinear.

15Exercise 12B

A ΔABC with vertices A(1, 2), B(4, 4) and C(3, 7) is first reflected in the line y = 0 onto ΔA'B'C' and then ΔA'B'C' is reflected in the origin onto ΔA"B"C".

Write down the co-ordinates of :

(i) A', B' and C'

(ii) A", B" and C"

Write down the single transformation that maps Δ ABC directly onto ΔA"B"C".

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(i) y = 0 is the equation of x-axis.

We know that,

Rule to find reflection of a point in x-axis :

Retain the abscissa i.e. x-coordinate.

Change the sign of ordinate i.e. y-coordinate.

∴ Point A'(1, -2) is the image of A(1, 2) on reflection in x-axis.

∴ Point B'(4, -4) is the image of B(4, 4) on reflection in x-axis.

∴ Point C'(3, -7) is the image of C(3, 7) on reflection in x-axis.

The coordinates of the vertices of ΔA'B'C' are A'(1, -2), B'(4, -4), C'(3, -7).

(ii) We know that,

Rule to find reflection of a point in origin :

Change the sign of abscissa i.e. x-coordinate and ordinate i.e. y-coordinate.

∴ Point A"(-1, 2) is the image of A'(1, -2) on reflection in origin.

∴ Point B"(-4, 4) is the image of B'(4, -4) on reflection in origin.

∴ Point C"(-3, 7) is the image of C'(3, -7) on reflection in origin.

The coordinates of the vertices of ΔA"B"C" are A"(-1, 2), B"(-4, 4), C"(-3, 7).

(iii) Transformation,

A(1, 2) ⇒ A" (-1, 2)

B(4, 4) ⇒ B"(-4, 4)

C(3, 7) ⇒ C"(-3, 7)

A transformation that changes the sign of the x-coordinate while keeping the y-coordinate the same is a reflection in the y-axis.

The single transformation that maps Δ ABC directly onto ΔA"B"C" is a reflection in the y-axis.

16Exercise 12B

Use graph paper for this question.

The points A(2, 3), B(4, 5) and C(7, 2) are the vertices of ΔABC.

(i) Write down the co-ordinates of A', B', C' if ΔA'B'C' is the image of ΔABC when reflected in the origin.

(ii) Write down the co-ordinates of A", B", C" if ΔA"B"C" is the image of ΔABC when reflected in the x-axis.

(iii) Mention the special name of the quadrilateral BCC"B" and find its area.

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The graph is shown below:

The points A(2, 3), B(4, 5) and C(7, 2) are the vertices of ΔABC. Reflection, RSA Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

(i) From graph we get,

The coordinates of A', B', C' are (-2, -3), (-4, -5) and (-7, -2) respectively.

(ii) From graph we get,

The coordinates of A", B", C" are (2, -3), (4, -5) and (7, -2) respectively.

(iii) From graph we get,

BB" // CC" and BC = B"C" (As on reflection the length between the points do not changes)

BCC"B" formed is an isosceles trapezium.

We know that,

$$\begin{aligned}\text{Area of trapezium} = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{sum of parallel sides} \times \text{distance between them} \\[1em] = \frac{1}{2} \times (10 + 4) \times 3 \\[1em] = \frac{1}{2} \times 14 \times 3 \\[1em] = \frac{1}{2} \times 42 \\[1em] = 21 \text{sq. units}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, BCC"B" formed is an isosceles trapezium and area of BCC"B" = 21 sq.units.

17Exercise 12B

Use graph paper taking 2 cm = 1 unit along both the axes. Plot the points O(0, 0), A(-4, 4), B(-3, 0) and C(0, -3).

(i) Reflect points A and B on y-axis and name them A' and B' respectively. Write down their co-ordinates.

(ii) Name the figure OABCBA'.

(iii) State the line of symmetry of this figure.

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The graph is shown below:

Use graph paper taking 2 cm = 1 unit along both the axes.Plot the points O(0, 0), A(-4, 4), B(-3, 0) and C(0, -3). Reflection, RSA Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

(i) From graph,

The co-ordinates of A' = (4, 4) and B' = (3, 0).

(ii) From graph,

The figure OABCB'A' formed is an arrow head.

(iii) From graph,

The y-axis divides the arrow head into two equal parts.

Hence, y-axis is the line of symmetry.

18Exercise 12B

Use a graph paper for this question taking 1 cm = 1 unit along both x and y axes.

(i) Plot the points A(0, 5), B(2, 5), C(5, 2), D(5, -2), E(2, -5) and F(0, -5).

(ii) Reflect the points B, C, D and E on y-axis and name them respectively as B', C', D' and E'.

(iii) Write the co-ordinate of B', C', D' and E'.

(iv) Name the figure formed by BCDEE'D'C'B'.

(v) Name a line of symmetry for the figure formed.

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Use a graph paper for this question taking 1 cm = 1 unit along both x and y axes. Reflection, RSA Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

From graph,

Coordinates of B' = (-2, 5), C' = (-5, 2), D' = (-5, -2) and E' = (-2, -5).

The figure, BCDEE'D'C'B' is an octagon.

x-axis and y-axis are the lines of symmetry.

19Exercise 12B

Use graph paper to answer the following questions. (Take 2 cm = 1 unit)

(i) Plot the points A(-4, 2) and B(2, 4).

(ii) A' is the image of A when reflected in the y-axis. Plot it on the graph paper and write the co-ordinates of A'.

(iii) B' is the image of B when reflected in the line AA'. Write the co-ordinates of B'.

(iv) Write the geometric name of the figure ABA'B'.

(v) Name a line of symmetry of the figure formed.

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Use graph paper to answer the following questions. (Take 2 cm = 1 unit). Reflection, RSA Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

From graph, on reflecting A on y-axis we get,

A(-4, 2) ⇒ A'(4, 2)

From graph, on reflecting B on line AA'we get,

B(2, 4) ⇒ B'(2, 0)

ABA'B' formed is a kite, with AA' as line of symmetry.

20Exercise 12B

Use graph paper for this question (Take 2 cm = 1 unit along both x and y axis). ABCD is a quadrilateral whose vertices are A(2, 2), B(2, -2), C(0, -1) and D(0, 1).

(i) Reflect quadrilateral ABCD on the y-axis and name it as A'B'C'D'.

(ii) Write down the co-ordinates of A' and B'.

(iii) Name two points which are invariant under the above reflection.

(iv) Name the polygon A'B'C'D'.

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(i) Since, points C and D lie on y-axis, thus they are invariant on reflection in it.

Thus, C' = C = (0, -1) and D' = D = (0, 1).

Reflected quadrilateral A'B'CD is shown in the graph below:

Use graph paper for this question (Take 2 cm = 1 unit along both x and y axis). ABCD is a quadrilateral whose vertices are A(2, 2), B(2, -2), C(0, -1) and D(0, 1). Reflection, RSA Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

(ii) From graph we get,

The coordinates of A' and B' are (-2, 2) and (-2, -2) respectively.

(iii) From graph we get,

The two points which are invariant under the above reflection are C(0, -1) and D(0, 1).

(iv) From graph we get,

A'B' // D'C' and A'D' = B'C'

The polygon(A'B'C'D') formed is an isosceles trapezium.

21Exercise 12B

Find the image of the following points as directed.

(i) Point A(4, 5) reflected in the line x = 6.

(ii) Point B(-3, 2) reflected in the line x = -5.

(iii) Point C(3, 6) reflected in the line y = -2.

(iv) Point D(-2, -5) reflected in the line y = 5.

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(i) Since, x = 6 is a straight line parallel to y-axis and at a distance of 6 units from it, therefore in the figure, PQ represents x = 6.

Steps of construction :

  1. Mark A(4, 5)on the graph.

  2. From point A draw a straight line perpendicular to PQ and produce.

  3. On this line mark a point A' which is at same distance behind PQ as A(4, 5) before it.

The graph is shown below:

Find the image of the following points as directed. Reflection, RSA Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

From graph,

A' = (8, 5).

Hence, co-ordinates of A' = (8, 5).

(ii) Since, x = -5 is a straight line parallel to y-axis and at a distance of 5 units from it, therefore in the figure, PQ represents x = -5.

Steps of construction :

  1. Mark B(-3, 2)on the graph.

  2. From point B draw a straight line perpendicular to PQ and produce.

  3. On this line mark a point B' which is at same distance behind PQ as B(-3, 2) before it.

The graph is shown below:

Find the image of the following points as directed. Reflection, RSA Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

From graph,

B' = (-7, 2).

Hence, co-ordinates of B' = (-7, 2).

(iii) Since, y = -2 is a straight line parallel to x-axis and at a distance of 2 units from it, therefore in the figure, PQ represents y = -2.

Steps of construction :

  1. Mark C(3, 6)on the graph.

  2. From point C draw a straight line perpendicular to PQ and produce.

  3. On this line mark a point C' which is at same distance behind PQ as C(3, 6) before it.

The graph is shown below:

Find the image of the following points as directed. Reflection, RSA Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

From graph,

C' = (3, -10).

Hence, co-ordinates of C' = (3, -10).

(iv) Since, y = 5 is a straight line parallel to x-axis and at a distance of 5 units from it, therefore in the figure, PQ represents y = 5.

Steps of construction :

  1. Mark D(-2, -5)on the graph.

  2. From point D draw a straight line perpendicular to PQ and produce.

  3. On this line mark a point D' which is at same distance behind PQ as D(-2, -5) before it.

The graph is shown below:

Find the image of the following points as directed. Reflection, RSA Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

From graph,

D' = (-2, 15).

Hence, co-ordinates of D' = (-2, 15).

22Exercise 12B

Use graph sheet for this question.

(a) Plot A(0, 3), B(2, 1) and C(4, -1).

(b) Reflect point B and C in y-axis and name their images as B' and C' respectively. Plot and write coordinates of the points B' and C'.

(c) Reflect point A in the line BB' and name its images as A'.

(d) Plot and write coordinates of point A'.

(e) Join the points ABA'B' and give the geometrical name of the closed figure so formed.

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From figure,

Use graph sheet for this question. ICSE 2024 Maths Solved Question Paper.

Coordinates of point A' = (0, -1), B' = (-2, 1) and C' = (-4, -1).

The closed figure ABA'B' is a square.

23Exercise 12B

Use graph paper for this question. Take 1 cm = 1 unit on both x and y axes.

(i) Plot the following points on your graph sheets : A(-4, 0), B(-3, 2), C(0, 4), D(4, 1) and E(7, 3).

(ii) Reflect the points B, C, D and E on the x-axis and name them as B', C', D' and E' respectively.

(iii) Join the points A, B, C, D, E, E', D', C', B' and A in order.

(iv) Name the closed figure formed.

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From graph,

Use graph paper for this question. Take 1 cm = 1 unit on both x and y axes. Reflection, RSA Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

The closed figure formed is a nonagon.

24Exercise 12B

Use a graph paper for this question. Take 2 cm = 1 unit along both the axes.

(i) Plot the points A(0, 4), B(2, 2), C(5, 2) and D(4, 0). E(0, 0) is the origin.

(ii) Reflect B, C, D on the y-axis and name them as B', C' and D' respectively.

(iii) Join the points ABCD D'C'B' and A in order and give a geometrical name to the closed figure.

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(i) The point A(0, 4), B(2, 2), C(5, 2) and D(4, 0), E(0, 0) are plotted on the graph below :

Use a graph paper for this question. Take 2 cm = 1 unit along both the axes. Reflection, RSA Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

(ii) From graph, on reflecting B, C, D on y-axis we get,

⇒ B(2, 2) ⇒ B'(-2, 2)

⇒ C(5, 2) ⇒ C'(-5, 2)

⇒ D(4, 0) ⇒ D'(-4, 0).

(iii) Join the points ABCD D'C'B'A.

Hence, the figure formed is a boat.

25Exercise 12B

Use a graph sheet for this question. Take 1 cm = 1 unit along both the x and y axis. Plot ABCDE, where A(4, 0), B(4, 2), C(2, 2), D(2, 4) and E(0, 4).

(a) Reflect the points A, B, C and D on the y-axis and name them as F, G, H and I respectively.

(b) Join the points A, B, C, D, E, I, H, G and F in order. Reflect the figure ABCDEIHGF on the x-axis and name it as AMNPQRSTF.

(c) Give the geometrical name of the closed figure AEFQ.

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Steps of Construction:

  1. Plot the points : A(4, 0), B(4, 2), C(2, 2), D(2,4) and E(0, 4).

  2. On reflecting the points A, B, C and D on the y-axis, they become F, G, H and I respectively.

  3. Join the points ABCDEIHGF.

  4. Reflect the figure ABCDEIHGF in x-axis.

  5. On reflecting the points A and F in x-axis, they remain same as they lie on x-axis.

  6. On reflecting points B, C, D, E, I, H and G on the x-axis, they become M, N, P, Q, R, S and T respectively.

  7. Join the points A, E, F and Q.

Use a graph sheet for this question. Take 1 cm = 1 unit along both the x and y axis. Plot ABCDE, where A(4, 0), B(4, 2), C(2, 2), D(2, 4) and E(0, 4). ICSE 2026 Maths Solved Question Paper.

In figure AEFQ,

There are four congruent isosceles right angle triangles.

Thus, all the sides AE, EF, FQ and QA are equal.

Also each interior angle is equal to 90°.

Hence, the figure AEFQ is square.

11 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The distance of the point P(-3, -4) from the x-axis is :

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The distance of any point (x, y) from the x-axis is given by the absolute value of the y-coordinate, |y|.

For the point P(-3, -4), the distance from the x-axis is |-4|.

Distance = 4 units.

Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.

21 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The distance of the point A(-6, 8) from the y-axis is :

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The distance of any point (x, y) from the y-axis is given by the absolute value of the x-coordinate, |x|.

For the point A(-6, 8), the distance from the y-axis is |-6|.

Distance = 6 units.

Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.

31 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

A point lies on the x-axis at a distance of 5 units from the y-axis to the left side of the origin. The co-ordinates of this point are :

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A point lying on the x-axis has a y-coordinate of 0.

A distance of 5 units from the y-axis means the x-coordinate is ± 5.

"To the left side of the origin" implies the x-coordinate is negative.

Therefore, the co-ordinates of the point are (-5, 0).

Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.

41 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

A point lies on the y-axis at a distance of 3 units below the x-axis. The co-ordinates of this point are :

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A point lying on the y-axis has an x-coordinate of 0.

A distance of 3 units means the y-coordinate is ± 3

"3 units below x-axis" implies the y-coordinate is negative.

Therefore, the co-ordinates of the point are (0, -3).

Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.

51 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

What does the line x = -4 represent?

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An equation of the form x = k represents a straight line parallel to the y-axis.

Since k = -4, the line is 4 units away from the y-axis to the left.

Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.

61 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

What does the line y = 8 represent?

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An equation of the form y = k represents a straight line parallel to the x-axis.

Since k = 8, the line is 8 units away from the x-axis above it.

Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.

71 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

Reflection of point P(a, b) in x-axis is :

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Reflection in the x-axis is given by the transformation

Rx(x, y) = (x, -y)

Applying this rule to P(a, b):

P(a, b) ⇒ P'(a, -b)

Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.

81 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

Reflection of point P(a, b) in y-axis is :

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Reflection in the y-axis is given by the transformation

Ry(x, y) = (-x, y)

Applying this rule to P(a, b):

P(a, b) ⇒ P'(-a, b).

Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.

91 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

Reflection of point P(a, b) in the origin is :

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Reflection in the origin is given by the transformation

Ro(x, y) = (-x, -y)

Applying this rule to P(a, b):

P(a, b) ⇒ P'(-a, -b)

Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.

101 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The image of the point P(-5, -6) when reflected in the x-axis is :

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Reflection in the x-axis changes the sign of the y-coordinate only, while the x-coordinate remains the same.

Applying this rule to (-5, -6):

(-5, -6) ⇒ (-5, 6).

Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.

111 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The coordinates of the point P(-3, 5) on reflecting on the x-axis are :

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Reflection in the x-axis changes the sign of the y-coordinate only, while the x-coordinate remains the same.

Applying this rule to (-3, 5):

(-3, 5) ⇒ (-3, -5)

Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.

121 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The image of the point A(3, 4) when reflected in the y-axis is :

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Reflection in the y-axis changes the sign of the x-coordinate only, while the y-coordinate remains the same.

Applying this rule to (3, 4):

(3, 4) ⇒ (-3, 4).

Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.

131 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The reflection of the point A(4, -7) in the y-axis is :

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Reflection in the y-axis changes the sign of the x-coordinate only, while the y-coordinate remains the same.

Applying this rule to (4, -7):

(4, -7) ⇒ (-4, -7).

Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.

141 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The image of the point (-7, 8) when reflected in the origin is :

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Reflection in the origin changes the sign of the y-coordinate and x-coordinate.

Applying this rule to (-7, 8):

(-7, 8) ⇒ (7, -8)

Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.

151 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The reflection of the point (4, -11) in the origin is :

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Reflection in the origin changes the sign of the y-coordinate and x-coordinate.

Applying this rule to (4, -11):

(4, -11) ⇒ (-4, 11)

Hence, Option 1 is the correct option.

161 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

Which of the following points is invariant under reflection in the x-axis?

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A point is invariant under reflection in the x-axis if the point lies on the x-axis. A point lies on the x-axis if its y-coordinate is 0.

The only point with a y-coordinate of 0 is (-5, 0).

Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.

171 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

Which of the following points is invariant under reflection in the y-axis?

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A point is invariant under reflection in the y-axis if the point lies on the y-axis. A point lies on the y-axis if its x-coordinate is 0.

The only point with an x-coordinate of 0 is (0, 8).

Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.

181 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

Which of the following points is invariant with respect to the line y = -2?

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Since, in (3, -2), y = -2, it means this point lies on the line. Hence, it a invariant point.

Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.

191 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

Reflection of P(a, b) in x-axis followed by the reflection in y-axis is :

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We know that,

On reflecting in x-axis the sign of y co-ordinate changes.

Let on reflection in x-axis the point P(a, b) becomes P'.

P(a, b) ⇒ P'(a, -b).

We know that,

On reflecting in y-axis the sign of x co-ordinate changes.

On reflection in y-axis point P'(a, -b) becomes P".

P'(a, -b) ⇒ P"(-a, -b).

Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.

201 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

Reflection of P(a, b) in y-axis followed by reflection in x-axis is :

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We know that,

On reflecting in y-axis the sign of x co-ordinate changes.

Let on reflection in y-axis point P(a, b) becomes P'.

P(a, b) ⇒ P'(-a, b).

We know that,

On reflecting in x-axis the sign of y co-ordinate changes.

Let on reflection in x-axis point P'(-a, b) becomes P".

P'(-a, b) ⇒ P"(-a, -b).

Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.

211 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

Reflection of P(a, b) in x-axis followed by reflection in origin is :

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We know that,

On reflecting in x-axis the sign of y co-ordinate changes.

Let on reflection in x-axis point P(a, b) becomes P'.

P(a, b) ⇒ P'(a, -b).

We know that,

On reflecting in origin the sign of both x and y co-ordinate changes.

Let on reflection in origin point P'(a, -b) becomes P".

P'(a, -b) ⇒ P"(-a, b).

Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.

221 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

Reflection of P(a, b) in y-axis followed by reflection in origin is :

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We know that,

On reflecting in y-axis the sign of x co-ordinate changes.

Let on reflection in y-axis point P(a, b) becomes P'.

P(a, b) ⇒ P'(-a, b).

We know that,

On reflecting in origin the sign of both x and y co-ordinate changes.

Let on reflection in origin point P'(-a, b) becomes P".

P'(-a, b) ⇒ P"(a, -b).

Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.

231 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The co-ordinates of the point (4, -7) when reflected in the x-axis followed by the reflection in the y-axis is :

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Given,

Let the point (4, -7) be P.

We know that,

On reflecting in x-axis the sign of y-co-ordinate changes.

Let on reflection in x-axis, P(4, -7) becomes P'.

P(4, -7) ⇒ P'(4, 7).

We know that,

On reflecting in y-axis the sign of x-co-ordinate changes.

Let on reflection in y-axis P'(4, 7) becomes P".

P'(4, 7) ⇒ P"(-4, 7).

Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.

241 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The co-ordinates of the image of the point (-6, 9) when reflected in y-axis followed by the reflection in x-axis is :

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Given,

Let the point (-6, 9) be P.

We know that,

On reflecting in y-axis, the sign of x-co-ordinate changes.

Let on reflection in y-axis, P(-6, 9) becomes P'.

P(-6, 9) ⇒ P'(6, 9).

We know that,

On reflecting in x-axis the sign of y-co-ordinate changes.

Let on reflection in x-axis, P'(6, 9) becomes P".

P'(6, 9) ⇒ P"(6, -9).

Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.

251 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The co-ordinates of the image of the point (-5, -8) when reflected in y-axis followed by the reflection in origin is :

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Given,

Let the point (-5, -8) be P.

We know that,

On reflecting in y-axis the sign of x-co-ordinate changes.

Let on reflection in y-axis, P(-5, -8) becomes P'.

P(-5, -8) ⇒ P'(5, -8).

We know that,

On reflecting in origin the sign of both x and y co-ordinate changes.

Let on reflection in origin, P'(5, -8) becomes P".

P'(5, -8) ⇒ P"(-5, 8).

Hence, Option 1 is the correct option.

261 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The co-ordinates of the image of the point (7, 11) when reflected in x-axis followed by the reflection in origin is :

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Given,

Let the point (7, 11) be P.

We know that,

On reflecting in x-axis the sign of y co-ordinate changes.

Let on reflection in x-axis, P(7, 11) becomes P'.

P(7, 11) ⇒ P'(7, -11).

We know that,

On reflecting in origin the sign of both x and y co-ordinate changes.

Let on reflection in origin, P'(7, -11) becomes P".

P'(7, -11) = P"(-7, 11).

Hence, Option 1 is the correct option.

271 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The point P(-14, -18) is reflected in origin and after that reflected in x-axis. The co-ordinates of the image of point P are :

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We know that,

On reflecting in origin the sign of both x and y co-ordinate changes.

Let on reflection in origin P(-14, -18) becomes P'.

P(-14, -18) ⇒ P'(14, 18).

We know that,

On reflecting in x-axis, the sign of y co-ordinate changes.

Let on reflection in x-axis, P'(14, 18) becomes P".

P'(14, 18) ⇒ P"(14, -18).

Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.

281 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The point P(-7, 13) is reflected in origin followed by reflection in y-axis. The co-ordinates of the image of point P are :

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We know that,

On reflecting in origin the sign of both x and y co-ordinate changes.

Let on reflection in origin, P(-7, 13) becomes P'.

P(-7, 13) ⇒ P'(7, -13).

We know that,

On reflecting in y-axis, the sign of x co-ordinate changes.

Let on reflection in y-axis, P'(7, -13) becomes P".

P'(7, -13) ⇒ P"(-7, -13).

Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.

291 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

If the point P(a, b) is reflected in the x-axis to P'(3, -7), then the value of (a - b) is :

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Given,

Co-ordinates of point P = (a, b) and P' = (3, -7).

We know that,

On reflecting in x-axis, the sign of y co-ordinate changes.

∴ (a, b) ⇒ (a, -b)

Given,

P(a, b) is reflected in the x-axis to P'(3, -7).

∴ (a, -b) = (3, -7)

⇒ a = 3 and -b = -7

⇒ a = 3 and b = 7.

Thus, a - b = 3 - 7 = -4.

Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.

301 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

If the point P(a, b) is reflected in the y-axis to P'(-3, -9), then the value of (a + b) is :

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Given,

Coordinates of P(a, b) and P'(-3, -9).

We know that,

On reflecting in y-axis the sign of x co-ordinate changes.

∴ (a, b) ⇒ (-a, b)

Given,

P(a, b) is reflected in the y-axis to P'(-3, -9)

∴ (-3, -9) = (-a, b)

⇒ -a = -3 and b = -9

⇒ a = 3 and b = -9.

∴ a + b = 3 + (-9) = 3 - 9 = -6.

Hence, Option 1 is the correct option.

311 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

If the point P(a, b) is reflected in the origin to P'(7, -13), then the value of (a - b) is :

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Given,

Co-ordinates of point P = (a, b) and P' = (7, -13).

We know that,

On reflecting in origin the sign of both x and y co-ordinate changes.

∴ (a, b) ⇒ (-a, -b)

Given,

P(a, b) is reflected in the origin to P'(7, -13)

∴ (7, -13) = (-a, -b)

⇒ -a = 7 and -b = -13

⇒ a = -7 and b = 13.

∴ a - b = -7 - 13 = -20.

Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.

321 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

If the point P(a, b) is first reflected in the origin and then reflected in the x-axis to the point P"(12, -5), then the value of (b - a) is :

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Given, point P(a, b).

On reflection in origin, sign on both coordinate changes.

(a, b) ⇒ (-a, -b)

On reflection in x-axis, the sign of y-coordinate changes.

(-a, -b) ⇒ (-a, b)

Given, final point P'(12, -5).

∴ (-a, b) = (12, -5)

⇒ -a = 12 and b = -5

⇒ a = -12 and b = -5.

⇒ b - a = -5 - (-12) = -5 + 12 = 7.

Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.

331 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

If the point P(a, b) is first reflected in the origin and then reflected in the y-axis to the point P"(-9, -7), then the value of (2a - 3b) is :

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Given, point P(a, b).

On reflection in origin, the sign of x-coordinate and y-coordinate changes.

(a, b) ⇒ (-a, -b)

On reflection in y-axis, the sign of x-coordinate changes.

(-a, -b) ⇒ (a, -b)

Given, final point P'(-9, -7)

∴ (a, -b) = (-9, -7)

⇒ a = -9 and -b = -7

⇒ a = -9 and b = 7

⇒ 2a - 3b = 2(-9) - 3(7)

⇒ -18 - 21

⇒ -39.

Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.

341 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

If the point P(a, b) is first reflected in the x-axis and then reflected in the origin to the point P"(-8, -2), then the value of (a - 2b) is :

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Given, point P(a, b).

On reflection in x-axis, the sign of y-coordinate changes.

(a, b) ⇒ (a, -b)

On reflection in origin, the sign of x-coordinate and y-coordinate changes.

(a, -b) ⇒ (-a, b)

Given, final point P'(-8, -2)

∴ (-a, b) = (-8, -2)

⇒ -a = -8 and b = -2

⇒ a = 8 and b = -2

⇒ a - 2b = 8 - 2(-2)

⇒ 8 + 4

⇒ 12.

Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.

351 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

If the point A(p, q) is first reflected in the y-axis and then reflected in the origin to the point A"(-6, 15), then the value of (2p + 3q) is :

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Given, point A(p, q).

On reflection in y-axis, the sign of x-coordinate changes,

(p, q) ⇒ (-p, q)

On reflection in origin, the sign of x-coordinate and y-coordinate changes,

(-p, q) ⇒ (p, -q).

Given,

Final coordinates = A"(-6, 15)

∴ (p, -q) = (-6, 15)

⇒ p = -6 and -q = 15

⇒ p = -6 and q = -15

⇒ 2p + 3q = 2(-6) + 3(-15)

= -12 - 45

= -57.

Hence, Option 1 is the correct option.

361 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

If the point A(m, n) is first reflected in the x-axis and then reflected in the y-axis to the point A"(-12, -18), then the value of (2m - n) is :

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Given, point A(m, n).

On reflection in x-axis, the sign of y-coordinate changes,

(m, n) ⇒ (m, -n)

On reflection in y-axis, the sign of x-coordinate changes,

(m, -n) ⇒ (-m, -n).

Given,

Final coordinates = A"(-12, -18)

∴ (-m, -n) = (-12, -18)

⇒ -m = -12 and -n = -18

⇒ m = 12 and n = 18

⇒ 2m - n = 2(12) - 18

⇒ 24 - 18

⇒ 6.

Hence, Option 1 is the correct option.

371 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

If the point A(m, n) is first reflected in the y-axis and then reflected in the x-axis to the point A"(-10, 15), then the value of (m - n) is :

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Given, point A(m, n).

On reflection in y-axis, the sign of x-coordinate changes,

(m, n) ⇒ (-m, n)

On reflection in x-axis, the sign of y-coordinate changes,

(-m, n) ⇒ (-m, -n).

Given,

Final coordinates = A"(-10, 15)

∴ (-m, -n) = (-10, 15)

⇒ -m = -10 and -n = 15

⇒ m = 10 and n = -15

⇒ (m - n) = 10 - (-15) = 25.

Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.

1Assertion Reason Type Questions

Assertion (A): The point (0, 7) is invariant under the reflection in y-axis.

Reason (R): The image of a point P(x, y) when reflected in the y-axis is P'(x, -y).

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Since, x-coordinate of point (0, 7) is 0, thus it lies on y-axis.

A point is invariant on reflection in the line on which it lies.

∴ Assertion (A) is true.

On reflection in y-axis,

The y-coordinate remains same and the sign of x-coordinate changes.

Thus, P(x, y) when reflected in the y-axis becomes P'(-x, y).

∴ Reason (R) is false.

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

2Assertion Reason Type Questions

Assertion (A): The reflection of the point A(-4, 2) in the origin is the point A'(4, 2).

Reason (R): The image of a point P(x, y) when reflected in the origin is P'(-x, -y).

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Rule to find reflection of a point in origin :

Change the sign of abscissa i.e. x-coordinate and ordinate i.e. y-coordinate.

A(-4, 2) ⇒ A'(4, -2)

Assertion (A) is false.

Reflection in the origin requires changing the sign of both the x-coordinate and the y-coordinate.

Thus,

P(x, y) ⇒ P'(-x, -y)

Reason (R) is true.

A is false, R is true.

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

3Assertion Reason Type Questions

Assertion (A): The point (6, 3) is invariant when reflected in the line x = 6.

Reason (R): A point M(a, y) is invariant on the line x = a.

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The line of reflection is x = 6.

The point is (6, 3).

Since the x-coordinate of the point (6) is equal to the constant defining the line (x = 6), the point lies on the line of reflection.

A point is invariant on reflection in the line on which it lies.

Assertion (A) is true.

Since the line x = a is a vertical line, any point whose x-coordinate is 'a' lies on this line. Thus, point M(a, y) lies on it.

Thus, point M is invariant on the line x = a.

Reason (R) is true.

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

4Assertion Reason Type Questions

Assertion (A): The point (-2, 8) is invariant under reflection in line x = -2.

Reason (R): If a point has its x-coordinate 0, it is invariant under refelection in both axes.

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Reflection in the line x = -2 means the mirror line passes through x = -2. Any point lying on that line will remain unchanged after reflection.

Therefore, after reflection the point remains (-2, 8).

Assertion (A) is True.

Let us consider a point (0, y):

On reflection in y-axis, the sign of x-coordinate changes,

(0, y) ⇒ (0, y)

On reflection in x-axis, the sign of y-coordinate changes,

(0, y) ⇒ (0, -y).

So it is not invariant under both axes.

Reason (R) is false.

A is true, R is false.

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

1Analytical and Application Based Questions

ABC is a triangle as shown in the figure below.

ABC is a triangle as shown in the figure below. Maths Competency Focused Practice Questions Class 10 Solutions.

(a) Write down the coordinates of A, B and C on reflecting through the origin.

(b) Write down the coordinates of the point/s which remain invariant on reflecting the triangle ABC on the x-axis and y-axis respectively.

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(a) From figure,

On reflecting in origin A, B and C becomes A', B' and C'.

Coordinates of A' = (-4, -5), B' = (0, -3) and C' = (-3, 0).

Hence, on reflecting A, B and C in origin the coordinates are (-4, -5), (0, -3) and (-3, 0) respectively.

(b) Point C(3, 0) lies on x-axis.

∴ It remains invariant on reflecting in x-axis.

Point B(0, 3) lies on y-axis.

∴ It remains invariant on reflecting in y-axis.

Hence, the invariant point for x-axis is point C and for y-axis is point B.

2Analytical and Application Based Questions

(a) Point P(2, -3) on reflection becomes P(2, 3). Name the line of reflection (say L1).

(b) Point P' is reflected to P'' along the line (L2), which is perpendicular to the line L1 and passes through the point, which is invariant along both axes. Write the coordinates of P''.

(c) Name and write the coordinates of the point of intersection of the lines L1 and L2.

(d) Point P is reflected to P''' on reflection through the point named in the answer of part I of this question. Write the coordinates of P'''. Comment on the location of the points P'' and P'''.

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(a) P(2, -3) ⇒ P'(2, 3)

Since, sign of y-coordinate changes.

∴ L1 = x-axis

Hence, point P becomes P' on reflection in x-axis.

(b) Origin remains invariant on reflection along both the axes.

L2 is perpendicular to L1.

It means L2 is perpendicular to x-axis and passes through (0, 0).

∴ L2 is y-axis.

P'(2, 3) on reflection in y-axis becomes P''(-2, 3).

Hence, coordinates of P'' = (-2, 3).

(c) x-axis and y-axis intersect at origin.

Hence, coordinates of intersection of lines L1 and L2 is (0, 0).

(d) P(2, -3) on reflection in origin becomes P'''(-2, 3).

Since, P'' and P''' have similar co-ordinates.

Hence, P'' and P''' are coincident points.

3Analytical and Application Based Questions

Plot points A(0, 3), B(4, 0), C(6, 2) and D(5, 0). Reflect the points as given below and write their coordinates :

(a) Reflect A on x-axis to A’.

(b) Reflect B on y-axis to B’.

(c) Reflect C on x-axis to C’.

(d) D remain invariant when reflected on the line whose equation is …………… .

(e) Join the points A, B, C, D, C’, B, A’, B’ and A to form a closed figure. Name the closed figure BCDC’.

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The graph is shown below:

Plot points A(0, 3), B(4, 0), C(6, 2) and D(5, 0). Reflect the points as given below and write their coordinates : Maths Competency Focused Practice Questions Class 10 Solutions.

(a) Coordinates of A' = (0, -3).

(b) Coordinates of B' = (-4, 0).

(c) Coordinates of C' = (6, -2).

(d) From graph,

D lies on x-axis.

∴ It is invariant in the line x-axis or y = 0.

D remain invariant when reflected on the line whose equation is y = 0.

(e) From graph,

BCDC' is a concave quadrilateral.

4Analytical and Application Based Questions

Plot the points A(2, 2) and B(6, -2) in the graph and answer the following :

(a) Reflect points A in origin to point D and write the co-ordinates of point D.

(b) Reflect points A in line y = -2 to point C and write the co-ordinates of point C.

(c) Find a point P on CD which is invariant under reflection in x = 0, write its co-ordinates.

(d) Write the geometrical name of the closed figure ABCD.

(e) Write the co-ordinates of the point of intersection of the diagonals of ABCD.

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The graph is shown below:

Plot the points A(2, 2) and B(6, -2) in the graph and answer the following : Maths Competency Focused Practice Questions Class 10 Solutions.

(a) From graph,

Co-ordinates of D = (-2, -2).

(b) From graph,

Co-ordinates of C = (2, -6).

(c) Point P(0, -4) lies on y-axis.

∴ It is invariant under reflection in x = 0.

Co-ordinates of P = (0, -4).

(d) From graph,

ABCD is a square.

(e) From graph,

H is the point of intersection of diagonals of ABCD.

Co-ordinates of H = (2, -2).

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