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With new origin (h, k), a point (x, y) has new coordinates
A(x + h, y + k)
B(x - k, y - h)
C(x - h, y - k)
D(h - x, k - y)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. (x - h, y - k)
Old coordinates equal new plus (h, k), so the new ones are x - h and y - k.
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