Translations – Rules and Properties

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1) Which of the following best describes a translation?

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A translation means the figure moves (slides) to a new position without rotating or flipping.

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Translations Rules And Properties - Quiz

Are you ready to see how shapes can slide without changing? In this quiz, you’ll learn what a translation is, read and write vector rules like ⟨a, b⟩ and (x,y)→(x+a, y+b)(x,y)to(x+a,,y+b)(x,y)→(x+a,y+b), and practice moving points and polygons on the grid. You’ll check what translations preserve—lengths, angles, parallel lines, and orientation—so you... see morecan spot when two figures still match exactly.
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2) Which property is preserved after a translation?

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Translations keep distance, angles, shape, and size the same—so all these properties are preserved.

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3) If point A(2, –5) is translated by (x, y) → (x + 6, y + 4), what are the coordinates of A'?

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Rule (x + 6, y + 4): (2 + 6, –5 + 4) = (8, –1).

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4) Which vector represents a movement of 5 units right and 2 units down?

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Positive 5 = 5 right; negative 2 = 2 down.

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5) A triangle with vertices (0, 0), (2, 1), and (1, 3) is translated by ⟨–4, –2⟩. Which is one vertex after translation?

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(0 – 4, 0 – 2) = (–4, –2). That’s one translated vertex.

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6) Translate B(–3, –1) by (x, y) → (x + 2, y + 5). Where is B'?

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Rule (x + 2, y + 5): (–3 + 2, –1 + 5) = (–1, 4).

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7) The vector ⟨–6, 0⟩ moves a point:

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Negative x direction = move left.

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8) The translation rule (x, y) → (x – 3, y + 7) moves a point:

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Subtracting 3 moves left, adding 7 moves up.

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9) The image of point P(–1, 4) is P'(–6, 9). What translation rule was applied?

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From (–1, 4) to (–6, 9): subtract 5 from x and add 5 to y.

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10) Which figure will remain congruent to its preimage after translation?

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Every figure keeps its size and shape after a translation.

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11) Which of the following is not true about translations?

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Translations do not change side lengths—this statement is false.

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12) Which transformation undoes a translation by vector ⟨a, b⟩?

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To undo a translation, move in the exact opposite direction.

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13) A figure is moved 8 units left and 2 units down. Which rule describes this?

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Left means subtract 8 from x; down means subtract 2 from y.

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14) Which transformation is equivalent to two consecutive translations?

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Two translations combine into one equivalent translation.

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15) Which of these would NOT be preserved by a translation?

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Translations change the location (position) but not orientation, distance, or area.

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16) If Q(5, –3) → Q'(10, –3), what is the vector?

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From (5, –3) to (10, –3): +5 in x direction, no change in y.

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17) Which statement is true?

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They keep shape and size the same, so figures remain congruent.

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18) If a translation is represented by vector ⟨0, 0⟩, the transformation is:

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Vector ⟨0, 0⟩ means no movement—the figure stays in place.

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19) Which vector would map C(2, 7) to C'(–1, 3)?

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From (2, 7) to (–1, 3): x decreases by 3, y decreases by 4.

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20) A rectangle slides without turning. This is an example of:

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Sliding without turning is the definition of translation.

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Which of the following best describes a translation?
Which property is preserved after a translation?
If point A(2, –5) is translated by (x, y) → (x + 6, y + 4), what...
Which vector represents a movement of 5 units right and 2 units down?
A triangle with vertices (0, 0), (2, 1), and (1, 3) is translated by...
Translate B(–3, –1) by (x, y) → (x + 2, y + 5). Where is B'?
The vector ⟨–6, 0⟩ moves a point:
The translation rule (x, y) → (x – 3, y + 7) moves a point:
The image of point P(–1, 4) is P'(–6, 9). What translation rule...
Which figure will remain congruent to its preimage after translation?
Which of the following is not true about translations?
Which transformation undoes a translation by vector ⟨a, b⟩?
A figure is moved 8 units left and 2 units down. Which rule describes...
Which transformation is equivalent to two consecutive translations?
Which of these would NOT be preserved by a translation?
If Q(5, –3) → Q'(10, –3), what is the vector?
Which statement is true?
If a translation is represented by vector ⟨0, 0⟩, the...
Which vector would map C(2, 7) to C'(–1, 3)?
A rectangle slides without turning. This is an example of:
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