Mathematics
The point P(m, n) is first reflected in x-axis to point P' and then point P' is reflected in y-axis to point P". Then the single transformation that reflects point P to P" is :
reflection in x-axis
reflection in y-axis
reflection in origin
invariant
Answer
We know that,
On reflection in x-axis, the sign of y-coordinate changes.
So,
P(m, n) ⇒ P'(m, -n)
On reflection in y-axis, the sign of x-coordinate changes.
So,
P'(m, -n) ⇒ P"(-m, -n)
We know that,
On reflection in origin, the sign of both the coordinate changes.
P(m, n) ⇒ P"(-m, -n)
∴ The single transformation that reflects point P to P" is reflection in origin.
Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.