Mathematics

Problem

Let

Q(-3,4)

be a point on the Cartesian plane. a. (i) Plot the point

Q

and state the quadrant in which it lies. b. (ii) Reflect

Q

in the

x

-axis to obtain the point

Q_1

. Write the coordinates of

Q_1

and plot it. c. (iii) Reflect

Q

in the

y

-axis to obtain the point

Q_2

. Write the coordinates of

Q_2

. d. (iv) Reflect

Q

in the origin to obtain the point

Q_3

. Write the coordinates of

Q_3

. e. (v) Compare the abscissae and ordinates of

Q,\,Q_1,\,Q_2

and

Q_3

, and state the relationships you observe.