BECE Mathematics 2026 Paper

Concept:The mapping $\binom{x}{y} \rightarrow \binom{x}{y-2}$ keeps $x$ the same and subtracts $2$ from $y$. It is a translation of 2 units downward.Given:Point $(x, y) = (2, -3)$Solution:New $x$-coordinate $= x = 2$ (unchanged).New $y$-coordinate $= y - 2 = -3 - 2 = -5$ (moving 2 further below $-3$ on the number line).So the image is $(2, -5)$.Key point: $-3 - 2 = -5$, not $-1$; subtracting from a negative number makes it more negative.Answer:Option C ($(2, -5)$)