Reflection of the point $(1, - 2)$ in the x-axis is $(- 1, 2)$ . State whether true or false.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B
False

When a point is reflected in the x-axis, the sign of its ordinate changes.

Reflection of the point $(1, - 2)$ in the x-axis is $(1, 2)$

Hence, the statement is false.

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