Translation Geometry Practice

Front

What is translation in geometry?

Back

Translation is a type of transformation that moves every point of a shape or object a constant distance in a specified direction.

Front

If a point is at (3, 4) and is translated 2 units left and 3 units up, what is its new location?

Back

(1, 7)

Front

What is the rule for translating a point (x, y) 5 units right and 2 units down?

Back

(x + 5, y - 2)

Front

How do you translate a point (a, b) 4 units left and 6 units up?

Back

(a - 4, b + 6)

Front

What does the notation (x + a, y + b) represent in translation?

Back

It represents a translation of a point (x, y) by 'a' units horizontally and 'b' units vertically.

Front

If triangle ABC is translated to triangle A'B'C', what does this imply about their positions?

Back

Triangle A'B'C' is the image of triangle ABC after a translation, meaning they are congruent but in different locations.

Front

What is the effect of translating a shape 0 units horizontally and 0 units vertically?

Back

The shape remains in the same position; there is no change.

Front

If a point (x, y) is translated using the rule (x - 3, y + 2), what is the new point if the original point is (5, 7)?

Back

(2, 9)

Front

What is the difference between translation and reflection in geometry?

Back

Translation moves a shape without changing its orientation, while reflection flips a shape over a line, changing its orientation.

Front

How can you determine the translation rule from triangle ABC to triangle A'B'C'?

Back

By finding the horizontal and vertical distances between corresponding points of the triangles.