Congruent Figures and Translations

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What are congruent figures?

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Figures that have the same shape and size.

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How can you determine if two figures are congruent?

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By comparing their corresponding sides and angles.

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What does it mean for figures to be not congruent?

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It means the figures do not have the same shape or size.

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What is a vector in geometry?

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A vector is a ray that has both direction and magnitude.

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What is the definition of translation in geometry?

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Translation is a transformation that slides an object from one position to another without changing its shape or size.

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What are the properties of a translation?

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Translations preserve distance and angle measures.

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Can a translation change the orientation of a figure?

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No, a translation does not change the orientation of a figure.

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What is the effect of a translation on the coordinates of a point?

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The coordinates of a point are changed by adding the translation vector to the original coordinates.

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What is the difference between a translation and a rotation?

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A translation slides a figure, while a rotation turns a figure around a point.

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What is the role of vectors in translations?

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Vectors indicate the direction and distance of the translation.