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):
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Identify \(x\) and \(y\):
- \(x = 5\)
- \(y = 8\)
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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)