Question

2. If a figure is at points (2,1), (-3,4), and (0,0) and it is translated using the rule (x+2, y-1), what would the new points be?

Answer 1

(4, 0)

(-1, 3)

(2, -1)

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Algebra I

• Coordinates (x, y)

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify

Point (2, 1)

Point (-3, 4)

Point (0, 0)

Rule (x + 2, y - 1)

Step 2: Translate

Substitute in points into rule.

Point (2, 1) → (2 + 2, 1 - 1) = (4, 0)

Point (-3, 4) → (-3 + 2, 4 - 1) = (-1, 3)

Point (0, 0) → (0 + 2, 0 - 1) = (2, -1)