Understanding Translations in Geometry

Understanding Translations in Geometry

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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This video tutorial covers algebraic representations of translations on a coordinate plane. It explains the rules for translating figures up, down, left, or right using algebraic expressions. The tutorial includes examples of translating a line segment, a triangle, and a rectangle, demonstrating how to apply these rules to find new coordinates. It also discusses how to calculate the slope of a translation and concludes with a summary of key points.

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32 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the algebraic representation for translating a figure 5 units to the right?

y - 5

y + 5

x - 5

x + 5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If a figure is translated 3 units down, what happens to the y-coordinate?

It remains the same

It decreases by 3

It increases by 6

It increases by 3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of translating a point 3 units up?

x - 3

x + 3

y - 3

y + 3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If a point is translated 5 units left, what is the algebraic expression for the x-coordinate?

y + 5

y - 5

x - 5

x + 5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the algebraic representation for translating a figure 2 units up?

x + 2

x - 2

y + 2

y - 2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of translating a point 2 units up?

y - 2

y + 2

x - 2

x + 2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If a point is translated 6 units left, what is the algebraic expression for the x-coordinate?

y - 6

y + 6

x - 6

x + 6

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