Translations! - Describing Translations

Front

What is a translation in geometry?

Back

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

Front

How do you describe a translation?

Back

A translation is described by the direction and distance moved, such as '3 units right and 2 units up'.

Front

What does '3 Right' mean in a translation?

Back

It means to move the shape 3 units to the right along the x-axis.

Front

What does '2 Up' mean in a translation?

Back

It means to move the shape 2 units up along the y-axis.

Front

If a shape is translated '5 Left', what happens?

Back

The shape moves 5 units to the left along the x-axis.

Front

If a shape is translated '4 Down', what happens?

Back

The shape moves 4 units down along the y-axis.

Front

What is the result of translating a shape '3 Right' and '2 Up'?

Back

The shape will move 3 units to the right and 2 units up from its original position.

Front

How can you find the new position of a shape after translation?

Back

Add the translation values to the original coordinates of the shape.

Front

What is the opposite of translating '2 Right'?

Back

Translating '2 Left'.

Front

What is the opposite of translating '3 Up'?

Back

Translating '3 Down'.