Translations

Translations

Assessment

Flashcard

Mathematics

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
8.G.A.3, HSG.CO.A.5

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a translation in geometry?

Back

A translation is a type of transformation that moves every point of a shape a certain distance in a specified direction.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you describe a translation?

Back

A translation can be described using a vector, which indicates the direction and distance of the movement.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the vector (4, 1) represent in a translation?

Back

The vector (4, 1) represents a translation of 4 units to the right and 1 unit up.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If a shape is translated 3 units left and 2 units down, what is the vector representation?

Back

The vector representation is (-3, -2).

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you find the new coordinates after a translation?

Back

To find the new coordinates, add the translation vector to the original coordinates.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the result of translating the point (2, 3) by the vector (4, -1)?

Back

The new coordinates will be (2+4, 3-1) = (6, 2).

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the effect of translating a shape on its size and orientation?

Back

A translation does not change the size or orientation of a shape; it only changes its position.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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