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Write an algebraic rule to describe the translation P(-8, 6) PT (-10,2)

Write an algebraic rule to describe the translation P(-8, 6) PT (-10,2)-example-1
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We can solve this by using the formula for the translation:
(x, y) (x + a, y + b) = (-8,6) (-10,2)

Using the given values and solving for the values of a and b, we have:
-8 + a = -10
a = -2

6 + b = 2
b = -4

Therefore, the rule for the translation is
(x,y) (x - 2, y - 4)
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