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Standard 2.0 Knowledge of Geometry

Topic E. Transformations

Indicator 1. Analyze a transformation on a coordinate plane

Objective a. Identify, describe, and plot the results of multiple transformations on a coordinate plane

Assessment limit: Identify or plot the result of two transformations on one figure using translations (horizontal or vertical), reflections (horizontal or vertical), or rotations about a given point (90° or 180°)

Selected Response Item

The point (3, 4) is plotted on the coordinate plane below.

What are the coordinates of the point after a 90° counterclockwise rotation about the origin followed by a translation 5 units to the left?

  1. (-9, 3)
  2. (-4, 3)
  3. (-1, -3)
  4. (1, 3)
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Correct Answer:
A
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