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If a point is translated down 6 units, what are the new coordinates expressed as an algebraic representation?

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Answer:

(x , y - 6)

Explanation:

The y-axis deals with up and down motions. To shift a point downwards six units, subtract 6 from the value do the y-coordinate.

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