Describing Translations

Describing Translations

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So far:

We start with a description of a translation...

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"translate 5 units to the right"​

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​​Then we draw the translation

So far:

Then we describe it.

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"translate 5 units to the right"​

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​Then we draw the translation

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​Now, start with a drawing:

Focus on Corresponding Points!

Description:​

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​To get from ABC to A'B'C'...

Starting at ABC, moving to A'B'C'

Focus on Corresponding Points!

Starting at ABC, moving to A'B'C'

Description:​

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​To get from ABC to A'B'C'...

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Focus on Corresponding Points!

Description:​

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Starting at ABC, moving to A'B'C'

Focus on Corresponding Points!

Starting at ABC, moving to A'B'C'

Description:​

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​To get from ABC to A'B'C'...

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​Translate 3 units to the left

One more together:

Description:​

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​​To move from triangle ABC to triangle A'B'C':

Starting at ABC, moving to A'B'C'

One more together:

Description:​

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​To move from triangle ABC to triangle A'B'C':

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​Translate 2 units down

Starting at ABC, moving to A'B'C'

Multiple Choice

How would you describe the translation from rectangle ABCD to rectangle ABCD? 

• Up 4 units

• Down 2 units

• Left 3 units

• Up 2 units

Multiple Choice

How would you describe the translation from rectangle ABCD to rectangle ABCD? 

• Up 4 units

• Right 5 units

• Right 1 unit

• Left 5 units

Fill in the Blanks

How would you describe the translation from rectangle ABCD to rectangle ABCD?