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The point (5, 2) is reflected in the straight line . What are the coordinates of its image?

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  • A(2, 5)
  • B(0, 7)
  • C(2, 7)
  • D(4, 3)

Step-by-Step Solution

Reflecting in the line sends to + c), so with the point (5, 2) becomes (0, 7). Both tests pass: the midpoint of the two points is (2.5, 4.5), which satisfies , and the segment joining them has slope , at right angles to the mirror's slope of 1. The trap (2, 5) reflects in and forgets the shift altogether, (2, 7) reflects in and then slides the image up by 2 instead of applying the shift correctly, and (4, 3) reverses the two signs in the rule.
Answer: B) (0, 7)

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