Translations

Front

What is a translation in geometry?

Back

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

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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) 3 units up and 2 units right?

Back

(x, y) --> (x + 2, y + 3)

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

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

Back

(x, y) --> (x + 5, y - 5)

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What is the translation rule for sliding a shape 8 units down and 5 units to the right?

Back

(x, y) --> (x + 5, y - 8)

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

If a triangle is translated down 9 units and right 4 units, what is the translation rule?

Back

(x, y) --> (x + 4, y - 9)

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What does it mean to translate a shape?

Back

To translate a shape means to move it from one location to another without changing its size, shape, or orientation.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What is the effect of translating a shape 0 units up and 0 units right?

Back

The shape remains in the same position.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

How do you express a translation of 5 units up and 7 units to the right in rule form?

Back

(x, y) --> (x + 7, y + 5)

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What is the translation rule for moving a point (x, y) 2 units down and 3 units left?

Back

(x, y) --> (x - 3, y - 2)

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

If a shape is translated 4 units left and 3 units up, what is the translation rule?

Back

(x, y) --> (x - 4, y + 3)

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5