Question

The vertices of pentagon LMPQR are at L(4, -2), M(5, -2), P(8, -5), Q(6, -7), R(2, -4). The coordinates of the pentagon after two translations are L'(-5, -1), M'(-4, -1), P'(-1, -4), Q'(-3, -6), R'(-7, -3).

How was LMPQR translated to create L'M'P'Q'R'?

To the left by 9 units and 1 unit up

To the left by 1 unit and 9 units up

To the right by 9 units and 1 unit up

To the right by 1 unit and 9 units up

Answer 1

There's a lot going on, but we can simplify things by looking at one pair of letters. So we can focus on L and L'

Answer 2

Notice how L(4, -2) goes to L'(-5, -1)

How many units to the left do we go to go from L to L' ?

Answer 3

9,1?

Answer 4

you go 9 units to the left go from 4 to -5, good, then you go 1 unit up

Answer 5

so you got both

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Thank you bunches!! <3 you're a life saver!!!

Answer 8

you're welcome