Question

8. Write the composition of translations T(7,8) •T(-3,-4)
as one translation.

Answer 1

T (4, 8)

Explanation:

T(7,8) •T(-3,-4) = T ( -3+7, -4+8) = T( 4, 4 )

Instead of moving

3 units to the left and 4 units down then 7 units to the right and 8 units up we could get to the same place by moving

4 units to the right and 4 units up

Answer 2

T (4, 8)

Explanation:

T(7,8) •T(-3,-4) = T ( -3+7, -4+8) = T( 4, 4 )

Instead of moving

(3 units to the left, and 4 units down) then ( 7units to the right and 8 units up) we could get to the same place by moving

( 4 units to the right and 4 units up)