Question

If the point (1,8) is shifted 3 units to the right and 2 units down, what are its new coordinates?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Shifting left or right affects the first coordinate in the ordered pair (usually called the 'x' coordinate). Right is positive and left is negative. So moving 3 units right would ADD 3 units to the original coordinate.

1 + 3 = 4, the new first coordinate

Shifting up or down affects the second coordinate in the ordered pair (usually called the 'y' coordinate). Up is positive and down is negative. So moving 2 units down would SUBTRACT 2 units from the original coordinate.

8 - 2 = 6, the new second coordinate

We get (x, y) = (1 + 3, 8 - 2) = (4, 6)

I hope this helps.

Answer 2

4, 6

Explanation:

x 4

y 6

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