What is a translation in geometry?
FLASHCARD: Translations

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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A translation is a type of transformation that moves every point of a shape or object a certain distance in a specified direction.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you represent a translation of 2 units right and 3 units down?
Back
(x+2, y-3)
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the rule for translating a point (x, y) 4 units up?
Back
(x, y+4)
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If a point is translated 5 units left and 2 units up, what is the new coordinate for point (3, 4)?
Back
(-2, 6)
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does the notation (x, y) represent in translations?
Back
It represents the original coordinates of a point before translation.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the effect of translating a point 0 units in the x-direction?
Back
The x-coordinate remains unchanged.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If point A (1, 2) is translated 3 units left and 1 unit down, what are the new coordinates?
Back
(-2, 1)
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