Question

Triangle PQR has vertex coordinates at P(4, 0), Q(4, 3), R(5, 1). If the triangle is translated so that Q′(4, −5), determine the translation direction and number of units.

A: 8 units down
B: 8 units up
C: 8 units to the right
D: 8 units to the left

Thanks!

Answer 1

A: 8 units down using the formula y1-y2/ x1-x2