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The Translation of a shift to the left 2 and a shift up 5 would be

The Translation of a shift to the left 2 and a shift up 5 would be-example-1
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(x, y) -> (x - 2, y + 5)

Step-by-step explanation

The translation described is 2 units to the left and 5 units up.

We know that on the cartesian plane (x-y axis), there are four (4) corners:

=> +y

=> -y

=> +x

=> -x

You will notice that +y points in the upward direction while -y points in the downward direction.

Also, +x points to the right and -x points to the left.

So, a translation 2 units left would mean moving towards the -x axis and so, it would mean:

x -> x - 2

A translation 5 units up would mean moving towards the +y axis and so it would mean:

y -> y + 5

So, the translation of (x, y) would be:

(x, y) -> (x - 2, y + 5)

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