Question

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

(−5, −8)

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

Answer 1

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

For the point \( (5, 8) \):

- The new coordinates after a 180-degree rotation are \( (-5, -8) \).

Therefore, the correct answer is:

**(−5, −8)**