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Algebra

The line 5x+2y-0 is translated

(a) 2 units to the left, parallel to the x-axis.

(b) 2 units upwards, parallel to the Y-axis.

Find the equation of the image line under each transformation.

Profile image of Burhan Tayyab
15 Years agoGrade
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Profile image of abhay tiwari
15 Years ago

(a) y=(-5/2)x

    two unit on left means every x coordinate will shift to -2 left hence add -2 to x cordinate.

    hence y=(-5/2)(x-2)

(b)y=(-5/2)x 

    two point upward means all point on y cordinate have to shift 2 piont upward 

   hence y+2=(-5/2)x