Question
Question: The point (3, 2) is reflected in the *y*-axis and then moved a distance 5 units towards the negative...
The point (3, 2) is reflected in the y-axis and then moved a distance 5 units towards the negative side of y-axis. The co-ordinate of the point thus obtained are
A
(3, –3)
B
(–3, 3)
C
(3, 3)
D
(–3, –3)
Answer
(–3, –3)
Explanation
Solution
Reflection in the y-axis of the point (3,2) is (–3, 2) when it moves towards the negative side of y- axis through 5 units, then the new position is (–3, 2– 5) =(– 3, – 3)