What is a translation in geometry?
V2 3-1 Rigid Motions: Reflections, Translations, and Rotations

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A translation is a transformation that moves every point of a figure the same distance in the same direction.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Describe the transformation: (x, y) → (x+3, y).
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Translation 3 units to the right.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the result of rotating a point (x, y) 180° about the origin?
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The new coordinates will be (-x, -y).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If a triangle is rotated 270° counterclockwise about the origin, what is the transformation rule?
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(x, y) → (y, -x).
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What is the angle of rotation for a 270° counterclockwise rotation?
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270°.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Identify the transformation from ABC to A'B'C' if the coordinates change from (x, y) to (x+8, y+4).
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Translation 8 units to the right and 4 units up.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are rigid motions in geometry?
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Rigid motions are transformations that preserve distance and angle measures, including translations, rotations, and reflections.
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