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Let A = (6,2), and let B be the reflection of A over the line \(y = \frac{1}{2} x + 5\). Find the coordinates of B.

 Jul 24, 2020
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Perpindicular slope to the given line   is   -2

perpindicular line with the given point 6,2  is    y = -2x + 14

Point of intersection of the two lines is   3.6 , 6.8

point equidistant as (6,2)  on the other side of the original line = 1.2 , 11.6

 

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 Jul 25, 2020

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