Question 2 LIGHTHOUSES In 1870 , the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse was built 1500 feet from the Atlantic Ocean . By 1999 , after decades of soil erosion , the lighthouse was in danger as it was then only 120 feet from the ocean . The decision was made to move the lighthouse 1506 feet south and 540 feet west . Assuming that the positive y - axis is north , which function represents the translation coordinates of the lighthouse ?