Math Problem Statement

In the coordinate plane, the point A(-3, -2) is translated to the point A'(-2, 0). Under the same translation, the points B(-6, -4) and C(1, 2) are translated to B' and C', respectively. What are the coordinates of B' and C'?

Solution

To solve this translation problem, let's proceed step by step:


Step 1: Determine the translation vector

We are told that the point A(3,2)A(-3, -2) is translated to A(2,0)A'(-2, 0). To find the translation vector, calculate the change in the xx-coordinate and yy-coordinate:

Translation vector=(x2x1,y2y1)\text{Translation vector} = (x_2 - x_1, y_2 - y_1)

Here:

  • x1=3x_1 = -3, y1=2y_1 = -2
  • x2=2x_2 = -2, y2=0y_2 = 0

Translation vector=(2(3),0(2))=(1,2)\text{Translation vector} = (-2 - (-3), 0 - (-2)) = (1, 2)

Thus, the translation vector is (1,2)(1, 2).


Step 2: Apply the translation to B(6,4)B(-6, -4)

To find the coordinates of BB', add the translation vector (1,2)(1, 2) to BB:

B=(xB+1,yB+2)B' = (x_B + 1, y_B + 2)

Here:

  • xB=6x_B = -6, yB=4y_B = -4

B=(6+1,4+2)=(5,2)B' = (-6 + 1, -4 + 2) = (-5, -2)

So, the coordinates of BB' are (5,2)(-5, -2).


Step 3: Apply the translation to C(1,2)C(1, 2)

To find the coordinates of CC', add the translation vector (1,2)(1, 2) to CC:

C=(xC+1,yC+2)C' = (x_C + 1, y_C + 2)

Here:

  • xC=1x_C = 1, yC=2y_C = 2

C=(1+1,2+2)=(2,4)C' = (1 + 1, 2 + 2) = (2, 4)

So, the coordinates of CC' are (2,4)(2, 4).


Final Answer:

The coordinates of the translated points are:

  • B(5,2)B'(-5, -2)
  • C(2,4)C'(2, 4)

Do you want a more detailed explanation of any step or have further questions?

Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How do you calculate a translation vector between two points?
  2. If a point D(4,5)D(4, -5) is translated by the vector (3,6)(3, 6), what are its new coordinates?
  3. What happens to the coordinates if the translation vector is (0,0)(0, 0)?
  4. How can translations be represented using vector addition?
  5. What is the difference between translation, rotation, and reflection in geometry?

Tip: Always double-check the translation vector by verifying changes in both coordinates!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry
Translations
Vectors

Formulas

Translation Vector: (x' - x, y' - y)
New Coordinates: (x + dx, y + dy)

Theorems

Translation in the coordinate plane

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8