Question

Jacob is standing at the point (5,2).If he walks 3 blocks south and two blocks to the left,where is Jacob standing now?

Answer 1

So if he walks 3 blocks south, his y position is changing by -3, so now he's at (5,-1). He then moves two blocks to the left, so his x position changes by -2. Now, he would be at (3,-1).

Answer 2

The options are
a) (8,5)
b) (8,-1)
c) (2,-1)
d) (2,5)

Answer 3

@JonathanJ

Answer 4

plotting points helps too.

Answer 5

Ya, try plotting the point (5,2). Move that dot down by 3, then left by 2. That would give you (3,-1), so I'm not sure about your answers.

Answer 6

@JonathanJ Sorry I wrote the problem wrong

Answer 7

Ok, did you figure it out though?

Answer 8

yes. thanks