Question

point s is located at (1, -5) on the coordinate plane. point s is reflected over the y - axis to create point s. point s is then reflected over the x - axis to create point s. what ordered pair describes the location of s?

Explanation:

Step1: Reflect over y - axis

When a point $(x,y)$ is reflected over the $y$-axis, the rule is $(-x,y)$. Given point $S(1, - 5)$, after reflection over the $y$-axis, $S'$ has coordinates $(-1,-5)$.

Step2: Reflect over x - axis

When a point $(x,y)$ is reflected over the $x$-axis, the rule is $(x,-y)$. Since $S'$ is $(-1,-5)$, after reflection over the $x$-axis, $S''$ has coordinates $(-1,5)$.

Answer:

$(-1,5)$