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The point P(a, b) is first reflected in the origin and then reflected in the y-axis to P'. If P' has co-ordinates (4, 6); evaluate a and b.

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Let on reflection of P in origin,

Mo(a, b) = (-a, -b).

Now on reflection in y-axis,

My(-a, -b) = (a, -b)

Given, final co-ordinates after reflections = (4, 6).

Comparing with above equation we get,

⇒ (a, -b) = (4, 6)

⇒ a = 4 and -b = 6

⇒ a = 4 and b = -6.

Hence, a = 4 and b = -6.

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