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Triangle DEF has vertices D(2,1), E(3,6), and F(5,-2). Find the vertices of triangle D’E’F’ after a translation of 4 units to the left and 3 units down.

D=

E=

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The graph I have attached shows the translation. The dashed triangle shows the first step (traveling left 4 units). The red triangle is the finished product.

So the new coordinates...

D- (-2,-2)

E- (-1,3)

F- (1,-5)

Triangle DEF has vertices D(2,1), E(3,6), and F(5,-2). Find the vertices of triangle-example-1