Geometric Translations Answer Key

Determine how to translate triangle ABC to triangle A'B'C'.

• (x, y) --> (x+2, y-5)

• (x, y) --> (x+2, y-9)

• (x, y) --> (x-2, y-9)

• (x, y) --> (x-2, y+9)

How is triangle ABC being translated to triangle A'B'C'?

• up 3, left 8

• up 9, left 4

• down 3, right 8

• down 9, right 4

Determine where X' would be if you translated X 3 units to the left and 9 units down.

• (-4, 4)

• (-10, 2)

• (-4, -5)

• (-1, 5)

In a translation, the preimage and image are ___________.

• congruent

• similar

• different

• none of the above

Write a rule for the translation.

•  (x -1, y  + 2)

•  (x -2, y  + 1)

•  (x +2, y  - 1)

• (x +1, y  -  2)

Which triangle is a translation of triangle X?

• triangle B

• triangle A

• triangle D

• triangle C

Plot A' after a translating Point A (2, 6) using the rule:

(x, y) ---> (x - 3, y + 2).

A ​ ​ (a)   is known as a slide, where the pre-image is moved up, down, left, or right to create the ​ (b)   .

• translation

• image

• reflection

• rotation

• pre image

• congruent

Which of the following shows a translation?

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Write a rule for the translation.

• (x, y) --> (x -1, y  + 2)

•  (x, y) --> (x -2, y  + 1)

•  (x, y) --> (x +2, y  - 1)

• (x, y) --> (x +1, y  -  2)