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Analyze the diagram below and complete the instructions that follow. Triangle has vertices A(-3, -4), B(1, 5), and C(4,1). Is translated so that B' is located at point (-3, 2). State the coordinates of A' and C'.
Write an algebraic rule to describe the translation P(-8, 6) to P'(-10,2).
Point W(-4, 7) was translated to W'(-2, 4). A student wrote the algebraic rule to describe the translation. Evaluate the student's answer.
Which characteristic does a translation not preserve?
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Analyze the graph below and complete the instructions that follow. Describe the translation in the figure from C to C'.
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The endpoints of a segment are (0, -5) and (-3, -7). What are the endpoints of the segment after it has been translated 5 units to the right?
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The endpoints of a segment are (4, 2) and (-2, 2). What are the endpoints of the segment after it has been translated 6 units down?
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Analyze the diagram below and complete the instructions that follow. Triangle has vertices K(1, -4), L(-3, 3), and M(-5, -1). It is translated so that K' is located at point (-3, 2). State the coordinates of L' and M'.
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Pentagon is translated 4 units to the right. One side is 5 cm long. What is the length of the other side after translation?
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Write an algebraic rule to describe the translation C(5, -4) to C'(-2, 1).
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Use an algebraic rule to describe a translation right 4 units and down 2 units.
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The endpoints of a segment are (4, 2) and (-2, 2). What are the endpoints of the segment after it has been translated 6 units down?
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Which characteristic does a translation not preserve?
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Analyze the graph below and complete the instructions that follow. Describe the translation in the figure from A to A'.
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Point J(8, 5) was translated to J'(2, 9). A student wrote the algebraic rule to describe the translation. Evaluate the student's answer.
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A triangle has vertices of (-2, -1), (0, -5), and (3, 2). What are the vertices of the image after applying the translation?
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Study Notes
Translations in Geometry
- Translations involve moving every point of a figure the same distance in a specified direction.
- Examples of translations include moving points by specific coordinate shifts or adjusting distances from the origin.
Analyzing Translations
- For vertices A(-3, -4), B(1, 5), C(4, 1): After translating B to point (-3, 2), the new coordinates for A' and C' are derived based on the translation vector, with options to choose from for the final coordinates.
- Algebraic rules for translations can be established by observing changes in x and y coordinates between original points P and P'.
Characteristics of Translations
- Translations maintain the shape, size, and orientation of the figure but do not preserve the distance from the origin.
- Symmetry properties are preserved, but rotational symmetry may not apply as rotation is a different transformation.
Endpoints and Translations
- The endpoints of line segments can be altered through translations in specific directions, such as moving right or down, which is calculated by adding or subtracting from the original coordinates.
- When translating segments, the change in endpoints is consistent with the prescribed movement (e.g., translating segments 5 units to the right or 6 units down).
Evaluating Translation Rules
- Assessing translated points requires verifying algebraic rules through the correct calculations of adding or subtracting values from the original coordinates.
- Students often make common mistakes in computing new coordinates, especially forgetting to consider the direction of the translation.
Practical Examples
- A triangle with vertices at given coordinates will reflect its new vertices after applying a defined translation.
- Lengths of translated figures remain unchanged, maintaining congruency with the original shapes.
Summary of Key Questions
- Understanding and choosing the correct coordinates after translation requires careful consideration of the initial positioning and the intended movement.
- Multiple-choice questions often test knowledge of translation properties, algebraic descriptions, and the impact on figures.
Visual and Contextual Analysis
- Visual diagrams play a critical role in understanding translations; describing transformations accurately requires attention to both graphical representations and algebraic rules.
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Test your understanding of translations in geometry with this quiz featuring various coordinate transformations. Analyze diagrams and select the correct translations for the given vertices. Perfect for students learning about geometric translations and transformations.
