Math Problem Statement

The point A(-4, 3) is translated along the vector <5, -1>. The image is A'. Find the coordinates of A'.

Solution

To find the coordinates of the point AA' after translating the point A(4,3)A(-4, 3) by the vector 5,1\langle 5, -1 \rangle, you can use the following steps:

  1. Identify the original coordinates of AA: A=(4,3)A = (-4, 3)

  2. Identify the components of the translation vector 5,1\langle 5, -1 \rangle: Vector=(5,1)\text{Vector} = (5, -1)

  3. Apply the translation by adding each component of the vector to the corresponding coordinate of AA: Ax=4+5=1A'_x = -4 + 5 = 1 Ay=3+(1)=2A'_y = 3 + (-1) = 2

  4. Thus, the coordinates of AA' are: A=(1,2)A' = (1, 2)

Answer:

The coordinates of AA' are (1,2)(1, 2).

Would you like further explanation on this solution, or do you have any additional questions?

Here are some related questions that could expand on this information:

  1. How do you determine the translation vector for different transformations?
  2. What would be the coordinates of AA' if the vector were 5,1\langle -5, 1 \rangle instead?
  3. How would this solution change if we were performing a reflection instead of a translation?
  4. What is the general rule for translating a point (x,y)(x, y) by a vector a,b\langle a, b \rangle?
  5. How would you graph the original and translated points on a coordinate plane?

Tip: When translating points, add the components of the vector to the corresponding coordinates of the point to get the new position easily.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry
Translation of Points

Formulas

Translation of a point (x, y) by a vector <a, b> results in (x + a, y + b)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8