Question

What algebraic rule would translate a figure three units right and seven units down?

A) (x - 3, y - 7)
B) (x + 3, y - 7)
C) (x + 3, y + 7)
D) (x - 3, y + 7)

Answer 1

The correct algebraic rule for translating a figure three units right and seven units down is (x + 3, y - 7).

Step-by-step explanation:

The algebraic rule to translate a figure three units right and seven units down is represented by adding 3 to the x-coordinate and subtracting 7 from the y-coordinate. Therefore, the correct answer is (x + 3, y - 7). When you translate a point to the right, you increase the x-coordinate, and when you translate a point down, you decrease the y-coordinate.