What is a translation in geometry?
Translating Shapes

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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A translation in geometry is a transformation that moves every point of a shape the same distance in a specified direction.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you translate a shape 5 units to the right and 2 units down?
Back
To translate a shape 5 units to the right, add 5 to the x-coordinate of each point of the shape. To translate it 2 units down, subtract 2 from the y-coordinate of each point.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the x-axis represent in a coordinate plane?
Back
The x-axis represents the horizontal line in a coordinate plane where the y-coordinate is zero.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the y-axis represent in a coordinate plane?
Back
The y-axis represents the vertical line in a coordinate plane where the x-coordinate is zero.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a shape is translated 3 units to the left, what happens to its x-coordinates?
Back
If a shape is translated 3 units to the left, 3 is subtracted from each x-coordinate of the shape.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the effect of translating a shape 2 units up?
Back
Translating a shape 2 units up means adding 2 to the y-coordinate of each point of the shape.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In a translation, which coordinate is affected when moving up or down?
Back
The y-coordinate is affected when moving up or down.
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