To translate the endpoints of the line segment 3 units to the left and 5 units down, we will adjust each endpoint accordingly.
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Start with the original endpoints:
- Endpoint A: (-2, 7)
- Endpoint B: (0, 3)
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For translating to the left by 3 units, we subtract 3 from the x-coordinate of each endpoint:
- For Endpoint A: \((-2 - 3, 7) = (-5, 7)\)
- For Endpoint B: \((0 - 3, 3) = (-3, 3)\)
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For translating down by 5 units, we subtract 5 from the y-coordinate of each endpoint:
- For Endpoint A: \((-5, 7 - 5) = (-5, 2)\)
- For Endpoint B: \((-3, 3 - 5) = (-3, -2)\)
Thus, after the translation, the new endpoints of the line segment are:
- New Endpoint A: (-5, 2)
- New Endpoint B: (-3, -2)
Therefore, the translated line segment's endpoints are \((-5, 2)\) and \((-3, -2)\).