Question

Point (m, n) is transformed by the rule ​(m−3, n)​. What type of transformation occurred?

a translation of 3 units down

a translation of 3 units to the left

a translation of 3 units up

a translation of 3 units to the right

Answer 1

A translation 3 units to the left

Explanation:

If the `x` coordinate increases then the translation is to the right, if it decreases the it is to the left. The same reasoning works for the `y` coordinate, if it increases it is a translation up and if it decreases it is a translation down.