Understanding Translations

Front

What does 'b' represent in a translation rule?

Back

Vertical movement

Front

Translate the point (3, 1) using the rule (x, y) → (x - 1, y + 2). What is the new point?

Back

(2, 3)

Front

Write a rule for the translation that moves a point 2 units to the right and 1 unit down.

Back

(x + 2, y - 1)

Front

In a translation, what is kept the same?

Back

Size and shape

Front

Fill in the blank: In the translation rule (x, y) → (x + a, y + b), a negative 'a' indicates movement to the ______.

Back

left

Front

What is the general form of a translation rule?

Back

(x + a, y + b)

Front

If a point (x, y) is translated using the rule (x + 3, y - 4), what is the new point for (1, 2)?

Back

(4, -2)

Front

What does a positive 'a' indicate in a translation rule?

Back

Movement to the right

Front

What does a positive 'b' indicate in a translation rule?

Back

Movement up

Front

What is the effect of a translation on the orientation of a shape?

Back

The orientation remains the same.