Stage: 3 Challenge Level: 
You may want to have a look at Parallel Lines before working on this problem.
Why not start by investigating some equations whose graphs you can visualise easily?
Translations. Reflections. Cartesian equations of lines. Speed. Linear functions. Rotations. Gradients. Graphs. Compound transformations. Symmetry.
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