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If the point A(m, n) is first reflected in the x-axis and then reflected in the y-axis to the point A"(-12, -18), then the value of (2m - n) is :

  1. 6

  2. -6

  3. -30

  4. 30

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Answer

Given, point A(m, n).

On reflection in x-axis, the sign of y-coordinate changes,

(m, n) ⇒ (m, -n)

On reflection in y-axis, the sign of x-coordinate changes,

(m, -n) ⇒ (-m, -n).

Given,

Final coordinates = A"(-12, -18)

∴ (-m, -n) = (-12, -18)

⇒ -m = -12 and -n = -18

⇒ m = 12 and n = 18

⇒ 2m - n = 2(12) - 18

⇒ 24 - 18

⇒ 6.

Hence, Option 1 is the correct option.

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