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Point (4, –5) is mapped onto ________ when rotated 90° clockwise about the origin.
A)

(5, –4)

B)

(–5, 4)

C)

(5, 4)

D)

(–5, –4)

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Answer:

D. (-5, -4)

Explanation:

When making a rotation 90° clockwise, the coordinates will swap places. However, the x value will be the opposite and the y value will stay the same.

90° clockwise rule:

(x, y) ---> (y, -x)

(4, -5) ---> (-5, -4)

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