Translations of Geometric Figures

Front

What is a translation in geometry?

Back

A transformation that slides a figure from one position to another without changing its shape or size.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What does a translation do to a figure on the coordinate plane?

Back

It slides the figure to a new location.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

Are translations congruent?

Back

Yes, translations are always congruent.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

How do you describe the translation of a figure?

Back

By specifying the horizontal and vertical shifts.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What is the translation rule for moving a point (x, y) to the right by 2 and down by 1?

Back

(x + 2, y - 1)

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5