Translation Examples

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About This Diagram

This diagram shows three types of translations: horizontal (right/left), vertical (up/down), and diagonal. Each example demonstrates how all points in a figure move the same distance in the same direction.

Key Concepts

Translation Type	Vector	Rule
Horizontal	T₍₅,₀₎	(x, y) → (x + 5, y)
Vertical	T₍₀,₄₎	(x, y) → (x, y + 4)
Diagonal	T₍₃,₋₂₎	(x, y) → (x + 3, y - 2)

Visual Elements

• Blue shape: Pre-image (original)
• Green shape: Image (after translation)
• Red arrow: Translation vector showing direction and distance
• Dashed lines: Connect corresponding vertices

Interaction

Click on "Horizontal", "Vertical", or "Diagonal" buttons to see each type of translation animated.

Learning Objectives

• Understand how translations move every point the same distance and direction
• Apply translation rules to find image coordinates

Bloom's Taxonomy Level

Understanding and Applying - Visualizing translation vectors.

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