Translations

Front

What is a translation in geometry?

Back

A translation is a type of transformation that moves every point of a shape the same distance in a specified direction.

Front

How do you translate a shape 4 units down?

Back

To translate a shape 4 units down, subtract 4 from the y-coordinate of each point of the shape.

Front

What does translating a shape 5 units to the right involve?

Back

To translate a shape 5 units to the right, add 5 to the x-coordinate of each point of the shape.

Front

If a shape is translated 3 units up, what happens to its coordinates?

Back

The y-coordinate of each point of the shape increases by 3.

Front

What is the effect of translating a shape 2 units left?

Back

Translating a shape 2 units left decreases the x-coordinate of each point by 2.

Front

What are the two directions you can apply to the 'y' coordinate when translating?

Back

You can apply 'up' or 'down' to the 'y' coordinate.

Front

What is the result of translating a shape 3 units right and 3 units up?

Back

The x-coordinate increases by 3 and the y-coordinate increases by 3 for each point of the shape.

Front

What does it mean to translate a shape?

Back

To translate a shape means to slide it from one position to another without changing its size, shape, or orientation.

Front

Which of the following is an example of a translation? (Provide a visual example)

Back

A shape that has been moved to a different location without rotation or resizing.

Front

If a shape is translated 5 units left and 2 units down, what are the changes to its coordinates?

Back

The x-coordinate decreases by 5 and the y-coordinate decreases by 2.