Translations

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Objective

I can move a shape on a coordinate plane using translations.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Define "translation" in the context of geometry. What properties of a shape remain unchanged during a translation?

2

Explain how the x and y coordinates of a point change when a shape is translated to the right. What about when it's translated down?

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Point A has coordinates (3, -2). After a translation of 4 units to the left and 5 units up, what are the new coordinates of point A'? Point B has coordinates (-1, 4). After a translation of 2 units to the right and 3 units down, what are the new coordinates of point B'?

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