Question

If point A(-5, 2) is rotated 90 degrees clockwise about the origin, what will be the coordinates of the point in its new position?

Answer 1

(2,5)

Explanation:

Keep in mind that clockwise is towards the right in this problem. We are moving the point from quadrant 2 to quadrant 1.

Draw a picture for yourself to help this make sense. Put the point, then just turn your whole paper 90 degrees to the right. This is your new point!