Geometry Translation

Front

What is a translation in geometry?

Back

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

If point A(2,5) is translated by the rule (x,y) --> (x+3, y-2), what are the new coordinates of A'?

Back

A' will be located at (5,3).

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What does the translation rule (x, y) --> (x, y + 4) indicate?

Back

It indicates to slide the point up 4 units.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

How do you translate a point 3 units right and 4 units down?

Back

You apply the translation rule (x,y) --> (x+3, y-4).

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What is the effect of the translation rule (x, y) --> (x-2, y+9)?

Back

This rule translates a point 2 units left and 9 units up.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What are the coordinates of point A after translating A(1,2) using the rule (x + 2, y - 3)?

Back

A' will be at (3,-1).

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

If a triangle is translated using the rule (x, y) --> (x + 4, y + 1), what is the direction of the translation?

Back

The triangle is translated 4 units to the right and 1 unit up.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What does the translation (x - 6, y + 2) do to a point?

Back

It moves the point 6 units left and 2 units up.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

If point B(3,4) is translated to B' using the rule (x + 2, y - 5), what are the coordinates of B'?

Back

B' will be at (5,-1).

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What is the translation rule for moving a point 5 units left and 3 units down?

Back

The translation rule is (x - 5, y - 3).

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5