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The origin is first moved to (1, 2), then a further (3, -1) from there. The net origin is
A(2, 3)
B(4, 1)
C(3, -1)
D(4, 3)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. (4, 1)
Successive shifts add: (1 + 3, 2 - 1) = (4, 1) in the original axes.
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