Translations

Translations

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Mathematics

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a translation in geometry?

Back

A translation is a transformation that moves every point of a figure or a space by the same distance in a given direction.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you represent a translation mathematically?

Back

A translation can be represented by a rule such as (x, y) → (x + a, y + b), where 'a' and 'b' are the horizontal and vertical shifts, respectively.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the notation (x + 2, y - 3) indicate?

Back

It indicates a translation 2 units to the right and 3 units down.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If a point M has coordinates (-3, 5) and is translated using the rule (x, y) → (x - 1, y), what are the new coordinates?

Back

The new coordinates of M' would be (-4, 5).

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you translate a point 3 units to the left and 9 units down?

Back

You would apply the translation rule (x, y) → (x - 3, y - 9).

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the effect of translating a triangle on its vertices?

Back

Translating a triangle moves all its vertices the same distance and in the same direction, preserving the shape and size.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a translation and a rotation?

Back

A translation moves a figure without changing its orientation, while a rotation turns a figure around a fixed point.

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