Question

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

(-8, -5)
(8,5)
(-5, 8)
(-5, -8)

Answer 1

To rotate a point (x, y) by 180 degrees clockwise, you can use the formula (x', y') = (-x, -y).

For the point (5, 8):
- The x-coordinate becomes: -5
- The y-coordinate becomes: -8

Therefore, the new point after a 180-degree clockwise rotation of (5, 8) is (-5, -8).

The correct answer is: **(-5, -8)**.