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Points $A$ and $B$ have symmetry with respect to either the $x$ axis or the $y$ axis. Name the axis of symmetry for:a) $A(3,-4)$ and $B(3,4)$b) $A(2,0)$ and $B(-2,0)$c) $A(3,-4)$ and $B(-3,-4)$d) $A(a, b)$ and $B(a,-b)$
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If two points are symmetric with respect to the x-axis, it means they have the same x-coordinate but opposite y-coordinates. If two points are symmetric with respect to the y-axis, it means they have the same y-coordinate but opposite x-coordinates. Show more…
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