Describe a translation from two points
Subtract the starting coordinates from the new coordinates. Right and up are positive.
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The point (3, 2) is translated to (6, −6). Write the translation as (right, up), using a negative number for left or down.
Answer: (3, -8)
The point (6, −1) is translated to (12, 5). Write the translation as (right, up), using a negative number for left or down.
Answer: (6, 6)
The point (4, 4) is translated to (2, 8). Write the translation as (right, up), using a negative number for left or down.
Answer: (-2, 4)
Tip: Subtract the starting coordinates from the new coordinates. Right and up are positive.
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