Explain how to translate the point (2,-5) west 4 units and north 2 units.

Damla asked Apr 17, 2023

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Damla asked Apr 17, 2023

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Given the point (x, y) a translation 4 units west transforms it into (x-4, y)

Given the point (x, y) a translation 2 units north transforms it into (x, y+2)

Then, (2, -5) is transformed into (2-4, -5+2) = (-2, -3)

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