Question

question what is the image of the point (5, -6) after a rotation of 90° counterclockwise about the origin? answer attempt 1 out of 2

Explanation:

Step1: Recall rotation rule

The rule for a 90 - degree counter - clockwise rotation about the origin is $(x,y)\to(-y,x)$.

Step2: Apply the rule

Given the point $(5, - 6)$, where $x = 5$ and $y=-6$. Substitute into the rule: $(-(-6),5)$.

Answer:

$(6,5)$