Question

The endpoints of a segment are (4, 2) and (-2, 2). What are the endpoints of the segment after it has been translated 6 units

down?
A. (4, -4), (-2,-4)
B. (4, -4), (-2,2)
C. (4.6). (-2, 6)
D. (4.8). (-2,8)

Answer 1

A

Explanation:

A translation of 6 units down means subtract 6 from the original y- coordinates while the x- coordinates remain unchanged, that is

(4, 2 ) → (4, 2 - 6 ) → (4, - 4 )

(- 2, 2 ) → (- 2, 2 - 6 ) → (- 2, - 4 )

Answer 2

A.

Explanation:

A translation six units down would mean you can subtract 6 from your y value.

`2-6=-4`

Seeing as 2 is your y value for both points, -4 will become your y value for both translated points. This makes your new set of points:

(4, -4)

(-2, -4)