Math Problem Statement

Point P'(5, -4) is the image of point P(2, 3) under a translation. Select the image of (6, -2) under the same translation.

Solution

To solve this problem, let's determine the translation vector from point P(2,3)P(2, 3) to point P(5,4)P'(5, -4), and then apply the same translation to point (6,2)(6, -2).

  1. Find the Translation Vector:

    • The change in the xx-coordinates from PP to PP' is 52=35 - 2 = 3.
    • The change in the yy-coordinates from PP to PP' is 43=7-4 - 3 = -7.
    • Therefore, the translation vector is (3,7)(3, -7).
  2. Apply the Translation Vector to (6, -2):

    • New xx-coordinate: 6+3=96 + 3 = 9.
    • New yy-coordinate: 27=9-2 - 7 = -9.

So, the image of (6,2)(6, -2) under the same translation is (9,9)(9, -9).

Answer:

The correct option is:

  • C. (9,9)(9, -9)

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Further Questions

  1. What is the effect of different translation vectors on coordinates?
  2. How would the solution change if the coordinates of the points were different?
  3. How can translations be visualized on a coordinate plane?
  4. How do translations differ from other transformations like rotations or reflections?
  5. Can translations affect the size and shape of figures?

Tip

Remember, in translations, every point in the shape or figure moves by the same vector, preserving size and shape.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Translation
Coordinate Geometry
Vectors

Formulas

Translation vector formula: (x2 - x1, y2 - y1)

Theorems

Translation transformation in coordinate geometry

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8