Geometry Translations

Front

What is a translation in geometry?

Back

A translation is a type of transformation that moves every point of a figure the same distance in a specified direction.

Front

What does it mean to translate a figure 2 squares right and 1 square up?

Back

It means to move the figure 2 units to the right on the x-axis and 1 unit up on the y-axis.

Front

What is the algebraic notation for a translation of a figure 9 units right and 3 units down?

Back

(x, y) --> (x + 9, y - 3)