SOLUTION: When finding the coordinates for a problem that requires the formula (x,y) -> (x+a, y+b) What does a and b stand for and How do you find it? Thank you for your help! :)

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Question 219671: When finding the coordinates for a problem that requires the
formula (x,y) -> (x+a, y+b) What does a and b stand for and How
do you find it? Thank you for your help! :)

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


You have to share the whole problem. a and b are offsets to the original coordinates, but without the entire problem I can't tell how to determine their values.

John