Question

Point P(−5, 2) is translated using the rule (x+3, y−1).

What is the x-coordinate of P′ ?


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Answer 1

p(-5, 2)

the rule is x + 3, so add -5 + 3 = -2

the x coordinate of P' is -2

Answer 2

the rule says to add 3 to the x-coordinate and subtract 1 from the y-coordinate

P' = (-5 + 3 , 2 - 1)

= (-2 , 1)

Answer: x-coordinate = -2