What is a translation in geometry?
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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A translation is a transformation that moves every point of a shape or object a certain distance in a specified direction.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you translate a point on a coordinate plane?
Back
To translate a point (x, y), you add or subtract values from the x-coordinate and y-coordinate based on the direction and distance of the translation.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the translation rule (x, y) --> (x + a, y + b) represent?
Back
This rule represents a translation where the point is moved 'a' units horizontally and 'b' units vertically.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a shape is translated 5 units to the right and 2 units down, what is the translation rule?
Back
The translation rule is (x, y) --> (x + 5, y - 2).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What coordinate is affected when translating a shape left or right?
Back
The x-coordinate is affected when translating left or right.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What coordinate is affected when translating a shape up or down?
Back
The y-coordinate is affected when translating up or down.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Translate the point (2, 3) using the rule (x, y) --> (x - 1, y + 4). What are the new coordinates?
Back
The new coordinates are (1, 7).
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