Question
Question: The point (3, 2) is reflected in the y-axis and then moved a distance 5 units towards the negative s...
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 coordinates of the point thus obtained are-
A
(3, –3)
B
(–3, 3)
C
(3, 3)
D
(–3, –3)
Answer
(–3, –3)
Explanation
Solution
Image of (3, 2) in y-axis is (–3, 2)
Ž (–3, 2) is moved 5 unit in negative direction so.
It becomes (–3, 2 – 5)
= (– 3, –3)