If the origin is shifted to the point

Question:

If the origin is shifted to the point (1, 2) by a translation of the axes, find the new coordinates of the point (3, -4).

 

Solution:

Let the new origin be (h, k) = (1, 2) and (x, y) = (3, -4) be the given point.

Let the new coordinates be (X, Y)

We use the transformation formula:

$x=X+h$ and $y=Y+k$

$\Rightarrow 3=X+1$ and $-4=Y+2$

$\Rightarrow X=2$ and $Y=-6$

Thus, the new coordinates are $(2,-6)$ 

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