Question #6435504Single Choice
Geometry
Question
Student Work:
Given point P(3, −2), the student is asked to apply the translation "2 units left and 5 units up."
The student wrote:
"New point P′ = (5, 3)"
What mistake did the student make? What is the correct image of point P?
Options
A
The student added instead of subtracting for the x-coordinate; the correct image is (1, 3).
B
The student subtracted both directions; the correct image is (1, −7).
C
The student confused x and y coordinates; the correct image is (−2, 8).
D
The student made no mistake.
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