Translations

Front

What is a translation in geometry?

Back

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

Front

What does the notation (x, y) → (x + a, y + b) represent?

Back

This notation represents a translation where the shape is moved 'a' units horizontally and 'b' units vertically.

Front

If a shape is translated 5 units to the right and 2 units down, what is the translation rule?

Back

(x, y) → (x + 5, y - 2)