Which is a rule that describes the translation of a point form (4, –8) to (7, –10)?

(x, y) -- (x + 3, y – 2)
(x, y)--(x + 3, y + 2)
(x, y)--(x – 3, y – 2)
(x, y)--(x – 3, y + 2)

Question

Which is a rule that describes the translation of a point form (4, –8) to (7, –10)?

(x, y) --> (x + 3, y – 2)
(x, y)-->(x + 3, y + 2)
(x, y)-->(x – 3, y – 2)
(x, y)-->(x – 3, y + 2)

marcelie · Answer

you can test them out .. wanna try that out ?

marcelie · Answer

your x is  4  so your goal is what equals x= 7

marcelie · Answer

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marcelie · Answer

so would you add or subtract to get to 7 ?

tsunderemailbox · Answer

You would add. If you have 4 and need 7, You need to add.

robtobey2 · Answer

over 3 and then down two.
(x, y) --> (x + 3, y – 2)

tsunderemailbox · Answer

Thnx for the answer, But I kinda wanna work it out so I learn instead of just having it given to me.

robtobey2 · Answer

Plot the original point on plotting paper and then eyeball the process of moving the initial point position to its final location.

marcelie · Answer

okay so ull add so what  number gives you 7 |dw:1466809428300:dw|