Translating Triangles on the Coordinate Plane

Front

What is a translation in geometry?

Back

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

Front

How does translating a figure affect its coordinates?

Back

Translating a figure changes the coordinates of its points based on the translation rule applied.

Front

What coordinate is affected by moving a figure left or right?

Back

The x-coordinate.

Front

What coordinate is affected by moving a figure up or down?

Back

The y-coordinate.

Front

What is the algebraic representation of a translation 2 units left and 3 units up?

Back

(x, y) → (x - 2, y + 3)