Common Mistakes in Reflection Transformations

When you do reflection transformations, there are some common mistakes to watch out for. Here’s a list of those mistakes:

• Wrong line choice: Sometimes, people don’t choose the correct line to reflect across. For example, they might confuse $y=x$ with the $x$-axis.

• Point placement errors: It’s important to remember that every point needs to be the same distance from the reflection line on both sides. If you forget this rule, your points may end up in the wrong place.

• Flipping shapes the wrong way: When you reflect a shape, you have to flip it properly. Not doing this right can make the shape look different from what it should.

• Not considering shape properties: Sometimes, people forget about symmetry. This can change where the final shape ends up after reflection.

By keeping these tips in mind, you can make your reflection transformations much better!