Translations and Reflections

Front

What is the algebraic representation of translating a figure 3 units left and 5 units down?

Back

(x-3, y-5)

Front

What does a translation do to an image?

Back

Slides it

Front

When translating a figure on a coordinate plane, which coordinate is affected by movement left and right?

Back

The x-coordinate

Front

Describe the translation of Point A (3, -8) to A'(-4, -5).

Back

(x-7, y+3)

Front

Which point shows a reflection of point X(9, -2) over the x-axis?

Back

(9, 2)

Front

What is a translation in geometry?

Back

A transformation that moves every point of a figure the same distance in the same direction.

Front

What is the effect of reflecting a point over the y-axis?

Back

The x-coordinate changes sign, while the y-coordinate remains the same.

Front

If point B(4, 5) is reflected over the x-axis, what are the coordinates of B'?

Back

(4, -5)

Front

What is the rule for reflecting a point (x, y) over the line y = x?

Back

(y, x)

Front

How do you represent a translation of 2 units right and 3 units up algebraically?

Back

(x+2, y+3)