Question

The triangle shown below is the image obtained after the reflection of triangle ABC about the $x$-axis or the $y$-axis.

Which of the following could be the preimage for the given image?

• A.
• B.
• C. Neither (A) nor (B)
• D. Both (A) and (B)

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both (A) and (B)

Option A
When the triangle shown in option A is reflected across the $x$-axis, we get the desired image as shown in the question.
The given translation is illustrated in the image shown below.

Option B
When the triangle shown in option B is reflected across the $y$-axis, we get the desired image as shown in the question.
The given translation is illustrated in the image shown below.

$\to$ Option C is correct.