Translations Practice

Front

What is the rule for translating a point (x, y) 10 units left and 2 units down?

Back

(x, y) --> (x - 10, y - 2)

Front

Does a translation left/right affect the x-coordinate or the y-coordinate?

Back

x

Front

What is the rule for translating a point (x, y) 6 units to the right and 4 units down?

Back

(x, y) --> (x + 6, y - 4)

Front

Does a translation up/down affect the x-coordinate or the y-coordinate?

Back

y

Front

If a shape is translated to the left, will its algebraic rule involve addition or subtraction?

Back

Subtraction

Front

What is the general rule for translating a point (x, y) a units to the right and b units up?

Back

(x, y) --> (x + a, y + b)

Front

What happens to the x-coordinate when a point is translated to the left?

Back

It decreases.

Front

What happens to the y-coordinate when a point is translated down?

Back

It decreases.

Front

If a shape is translated 5 units to the right, what is the change in the x-coordinate?

Back

+5

Front

If a shape is translated 3 units up, what is the change in the y-coordinate?

Back

+3