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In the rectangular coordinate system, the line y = -x is the perpendicular bisector of segment RS and the y-axis is the perpendicular bisector of segment ST. If the coordinates of point R are (-3, 1), what are the coordinates of point T ?

A. (-1,3)
B. (-1,-3)
C. (3,-1)
D. (1,3)
E. (3,1)
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In the rectangular coordinate system, the line y = -x is the perpendicular bisector of segment RS and the y-axis is the perpendicular bisector of segment ST. If the coordinates of point R are (-3, 1), what are the coordinates of point T ?

A. (-1,3)
B.(-1,-3)
C. (3,-1)
D. (1,3)
E. (3,1)
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There are several ways to solve this one, but the easiest one would be just to draw the diagram. y=-x is the diagonal line through the origin with the negative slope. The coordinates of S would be (-1, 3) and the coordinates of T (1, 3).
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In the rectangular coordinate system to the left, the line y = -x is the perpendicular bisector of segment RS and the y-axis is the perpendicular bisector of segment ST . If the coordinates of point R are (-3, 1), what are the coordinates of point T ?



A)1,3

B)2,2

C)3,3

D)3,3

E)1,1
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In the rectangular coordinate system, the line y = -x is the perpendicular bisector of segment RS and the y-axis is the perpendicular bisector of segment ST. If the coordinates of point R are (-3, 1), what are the coordinates of point T ?

A. (-1,3)
B. (-1,-3)
C. (3,-1)
D. (1,3)
E. (3,1)
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Just my 2c here
For the mirror of x= -y
Just grab the R (-3,1) and do exactly what equation tells you to do
That is

x = -y. So -3 is now 'y' coordinate 3. Likewise, 1 = -1 for 'x' coordinate
So we end up with (-1,3)

y axis should be straightforward

Always keep into consideration signs for each quadrant for sanity check

I. ++
II. -+
III. +-
IV. -+

Hope it helps
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In the rectangular coordinate system, the line y = -x is the perpendicular bisector of segment RS and the y-axis is the perpendicular bisector of segment ST. If the coordinates of point R are (-3, 1), what are the coordinates of point T ?

A. (-1,3)
B.(-1,-3)
C. (3,-1)
D. (1,3)
E. (3,1)

There are several ways to solve this one, but the easiest one would be just to draw the diagram. y=-x is the diagonal line through the origin with the negative slope. The coordinates of S would be (-1, 3) and the coordinates of T (1, 3).
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Please would you mind further elaborating why coordinates of S would be (-1, 3) - I am a little retard with coord geo.

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In the rectangular coordinate system, the line y = -x is the perpendicular bisector of segment RS and the y-axis is the perpendicular bisector of segment ST. If the coordinates of point R are (-3, 1), what are the coordinates of point T ?

A. (-1,3)
B.(-1,-3)
C. (3,-1)
D. (1,3)
E. (3,1)

There are several ways to solve this one, but the easiest one would be just to draw the diagram. y=-x is the diagonal line through the origin with the negative slope. The coordinates of S would be (-1, 3) and the coordinates of T (1, 3).

Please would you mind further elaborating why coordinates of S would be (-1, 3) - I am a little retard with coord geo.

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We get these points by drawing the diagram with line y = -x and point (-3, 1). By looking at it, you'd be able to eliminate the wrong answers and getting the right one.

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Many thanks for such a prompt response!
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Concept: when an Original Point is Reflected over a LINE:

(1) the Original Point and the new Reflected “Mirror Image” Point are EQUI-DISTANT from the Line

AND

(2) this “Mirror Line” over which the Original Point was Reflected is the Perpendicular Bisector of the Line Segment connecting the 2 Points


Concept 2: when a Point is Reflected over the Line given by the Equation: y = -(x)

Original Point (X , Y)

——> become Reflected “Mirror” Point (-Y , -X)

In other words, when you Reflect a Point over the Line: y = -(x)

The Coordinates get SWITCHED and NEGATED


Thus, Point R (-3 , 1) Reflected over the Line: y = -(x) ———> results in the Mirror Point S with Coordinates of (-1 , + 3)

If you join a Line connecting Point R and its Reflected Point S, you can see that Line: y = -(x) is the PERPENDICULAR Bisector of Line Segment RS


Proof:

(1st) Point R (-3 , 1)

(a) Plot the Point on Line: y = -(x) that has the SAME X Coordinate of -3

(-3 , 3) will be on Line y = -(x). Call this Point A.

The Vertical Distance from Point R to this Point A on Line y = -(x) is exactly 2 Units

(b)Plot the Point on Line: y = -(x) that has the SAME Y Coordinate of +1

(-1 , 1) will be the Point on Line y = -(x). Call this Point B.

The Horizontal Distance from Point R to this Point B on Line y = -(x) is exactly 2 Units

(2nd) Reflected Image Point S (-1 , 3)

Perform the same logical exercise and connect Point S to Points A and B on the Mirror Line of : y = -(x)

You will see that this is a 2 by 2 Square. And in Squares, the 2 Diagonals from Vertex R to Vertex S and From Vertex A to Vertex B are Perpendicular Bisectors


Summary: this means Line y = -(x) will be the Perpendicular Bisector of the Line Segment dawn from Point R (-3 , 1) to Point S (-1 , 3)

Thus, Point S has the coordinates of (-1 , 3)

Lastly, we need the Y-Axis (given by Line Equation: x = 0) to be the Perpendicular Bisector of the Line Segment ST, with unknown Coordinates for Point T.

Using similar logic, if we Reflect Point R over the Y-Axis (x = 0) we will get the Reflected Image Point T. Just like above, the Y- Axis will be the Perpendicular Bisector of Line Segment ST


concept 3: when we Reflect an Original Point (X , Y) over the Y-Axis:

Original Point (X , Y) becomes ——> Reflected Image Point (-X , Y)

In other words, we keep the SAME Y Coordinate and NEGATE the X Coordinate.


Thus, Point T will be at (+1 , 3)

If you plot both these Points, it is easy to see that the Y Axis is the Perpendicular Bisector of Line Segment ST.


Answer -D-

(1 , 3) are Coordinates of Point T

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