Rotate the point (5, 8)

on a geometric figure 270 degrees clockwise. What is the new point?(1 point)
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(8, −5)
left parenthesis 8 comma negative 5 right parenthesis

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

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

(8, 5)

1 answer

To rotate a point (\(x, y\)) clockwise by 270 degrees, you can use the following transformation rule:

\[ (x, y) \rightarrow (y, -x) \]

Now, applying this to the point (5, 8):

  1. Identify \(x\) and \(y\):

    • \(x = 5\)
    • \(y = 8\)
  2. Apply the transformation: \[ (5, 8) \rightarrow (8, -5) \]

Therefore, the new point after a 270-degree clockwise rotation of (5, 8) is \((8, -5)\).

The correct answer is:

(8, −5)