SOLUTION: The point A (4, -8) is translated onto A’ by the vector u = <-2, -6>. The coordinates of A’ are___? A. (-2, -2) B. (2, -14) C. (2, -2) D. (-2, -14)

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Question 1180712: The point A (4, -8) is translated onto A’ by the vector u = <-2, -6>. The coordinates of A’ are___?
A. (-2, -2)
B. (2, -14)
C. (2, -2)
D. (-2, -14)

Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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The vector means move point A 2 units left and 6 units down.
To do this subtract 2 from the x coordinate, and subtract+6 from the y coordinate :
A’ (4-2, -8-6)= (2,-14)

answer: B. (2, -14)