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 the same distance in a specified direction.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If a point (x, y) is translated 2 units to the right and 3 units down, what is the new position?
Back
(x + 2, y - 3)
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does it mean to translate a shape 3 units to the left?
Back
It means to subtract 3 from the x-coordinate of every point in the shape.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you represent a translation of 5 units up and 2 units left mathematically?
Back
(x - 2, y + 5)
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