Question

Rotate the point (5, 8)
on a geometric figure 180 degrees clockwise. What is the new point?(1 point)
Responses

(8, 5)
left parenthesis 8 comma 5 right parenthesis

(−5, −8)
left parenthesis negative 5 comma negative 8 right parenthesis

(−5, 8)
left parenthesis negative 5 comma 8 right parenthesis

(−8, −5)

Answer 1

To rotate a point (x, y) 180 degrees clockwise about the origin, the new point will be (-x, -y).

Given the point (5, 8):
- x becomes -5
- y becomes -8

Thus, the new point after the rotation is (-5, -8).

So the correct answer is:

(−5, −8)