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When reflecting a point over the x-axis, you are essentially changing the sign of the y-coordinate while keeping the x-coordinate the same. So, if the original point has coordinates (x, -y), reflecting it over the x-axis would result in the new coordinates being (x, y). This transformation is a fundamental concept in geometry and can be applied to various shapes and figures to create mirror images across the x-axis.

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When you reflect around the x-axis, the sign of every y-coordinate changes.

If the point started out above the x-axis, it flips under ... positive 'y' becomes negative.

If it started out under the x-axis, it flips above ... negative 'y' becomes positive.

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