What is a translation in geometry?
DOL - Translations Make-Up

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1.
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A translation is a type of transformation that moves every point of a shape a certain distance in a specified direction without changing its size, shape, or orientation.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you represent a translation algebraically?
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A translation can be represented by the rule (x, y) → (x + a, y + b), where 'a' is the horizontal shift and 'b' is the vertical shift.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does it mean to translate a shape 8 units to the left?
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Translating a shape 8 units to the left means subtracting 8 from the x-coordinate of each point of the shape.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does it mean to translate a shape 6 units up?
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Translating a shape 6 units up means adding 6 to the y-coordinate of each point of the shape.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If a point (x, y) is translated 3 units to the left and 5 units down, what is the algebraic rule?
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The algebraic rule is (x, y) → (x - 3, y - 5).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the new coordinate of point (4, 2) after translating it 2 units to the right and 3 units up?
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The new coordinate is (6, 5).
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What is the effect of translating a shape on its area?
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The area of the shape remains unchanged after a translation.
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