What is a translation in geometry?
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1.
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.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the coordinates of a point after translating it 5 units to the right and 2 units down from (3, 4)?
Back
(8, 2)
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When translating a shape, which coordinate is affected when moving left or right?
Back
x-coordinate
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When translating a shape, which coordinate is affected when moving up or down?
Back
y-coordinate
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If point A(2, 3) is translated 4 units to the left and 1 unit up, what are the new coordinates of point A'?
Back
A'(–2, 4)
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the effect of translating a shape 0 units horizontally and 5 units vertically?
Back
The shape moves straight up or down without changing its horizontal position.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If triangle ABC is translated down 3 units and right 4 units, what are the new coordinates of point A(1, 2)?
Back
A'(5, -1)
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