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After shifting the origin to (1, 2), a point has new coordinates (4, 5). Its old coordinates are
A(5, 7)
B(3, 3)
C(-3, -3)
D(4, 5)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. (5, 7)
Old coordinates are x = x' + h and y = y' + k, giving (4 + 1, 5 + 2) = (5, 7).
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