Reflect a Mark across a Vertical Line - Practice 1

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A reflected mark is the same horizontal distance on the other side of the mirror line. These drawings use a numbered horizontal grid with mirror line x = 10. This is a symmetry model, not a rule that art must be symmetrical.

Worked example

A mark at x = 7 is 3 units left of x = 10. Its reflection is x = 13, three units right.

A horizontal axis from zero to twenty has a vertical mirror line at x equals ten. Points at seven and thirteen lie three units to either side, so they are reflections.

Question 1 Sketch 1: mirror line x = 10, original mark x = 1. What x-coordinate holds its reflection? Answer

Question 2 Sketch 2: mirror line x = 10, original mark x = 2. What x-coordinate holds its reflection? Answer

Question 3 Sketch 3: mirror line x = 10, original mark x = 3. What x-coordinate holds its reflection? Answer

Question 4 Sketch 4: mirror line x = 10, original mark x = 4. What x-coordinate holds its reflection? Answer

Question 5 Sketch 5: mirror line x = 10, original mark x = 5. What x-coordinate holds its reflection? Answer

Make It Your Own

Optional theme: a surprising delivery. Design a symmetrical symbol on a grid. Mark the mirror line and check two matching distances. Then try an intentionally asymmetrical variation. You may draw, write or tell your idea. Use invented characters and places; no personal information or upload is needed. This activity is not scored.

Reflect on your choices

Measure equal distances on opposite sides of the mirror line.
Explain one intentional choice and one possible alternative.
There is no required style or single correct creative response.

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