Translation Rule Practice

Front

What coordinate is affected when translating up or down on a coordinate plane?

Back

y-coordinate

Front

How do we identify which figure is the image after a transformation?

Back

The prime notation ( ‘ )

Front

What coordinate is affected when translating left or right on a coordinate plane?

Back

x-coordinate

Front

What does the transformation (x, y) --> (x, y + 4) indicate?

Back

Translate 4 units UP

Front

If △JKL is translated 6 units to the right, what is the new coordinate pair for J’ if J is at (−4, −1)?

Back

(2, -1)

Front

What is the general rule for translating a point (x, y) to the right by 'a' units?

Back

(x + a, y)

Front

What is the general rule for translating a point (x, y) to the left by 'a' units?

Back

(x - a, y)

Front

What is the general rule for translating a point (x, y) up by 'b' units?

Back

(x, y + b)

Front

What is the general rule for translating a point (x, y) down by 'b' units?

Back

(x, y - b)

Front

What does the prime notation ( ‘ ) signify in transformations?

Back

It indicates the image of the original figure after a transformation.