Translations

Front

What is a translation in geometry?

Back

A translation is a type of transformation that moves every point of a shape or object a constant distance in a specified direction.

Front

How do you translate a shape 5 units to the right?

Back

To translate a shape 5 units to the right, you add 5 to the x-coordinate of each point of the shape.

Front

What happens to the y-coordinate when translating a shape up?

Back

When translating a shape up, you add to the y-coordinate of each point.

Front

What is the effect of translating a shape down?

Back

Translating a shape down means subtracting from the y-coordinate of each point.

Front

If a point A has coordinates (2, 3), what are the new coordinates after translating it 3 units left and 2 units down?

Back

The new coordinates would be (-1, 1).

Front

What does it mean to translate a shape 6 units up?

Back

Translating a shape 6 units up means increasing the y-coordinate of each point by 6.

Front

When translating a shape, which coordinate is affected by moving left or right?

Back

The x-coordinate is affected when moving left or right.

Front

If point B is at (4, -2) and is translated 2 units right and 3 units up, what are the new coordinates?

Back

The new coordinates would be (6, 1).

Front

What is the relationship between the original shape and the translated shape?

Back

The original shape and the translated shape are congruent; they have the same size and shape.

Front

How do you determine the direction of translation for a shape?

Back

The direction of translation is determined by the specified movement in the x and y coordinates.