Question

A geometric shape on the coordinate plane is to be translated 3 units to the left and 6 units down. Suppose a point on the shape is (x,y). Which of the following can be used to find the coordinates of the translated point?

(x+3, y+6)
(x-3, y-6)
(x+3, y-6)
(x-3, y+6)

Answer 1

To find the coordinates of the translated point, subtract the given translation distances from the original coordinates.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the coordinates of the translated point, we need to subtract the given translation distances from the original coordinates.

The translation is 3 units to the left and 6 units down, so we need to subtract 3 from x and subtract 6 from y. Therefore, the correct option is (x-3, y-6).