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what is the rule for a translation

 May 16, 2014

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I am not sure what you mean.

A translation is a slide.  The 2-dimensional shape can be slid in any direction but it can not be rotated or reflected.

So, for instance, it you added 2 in the x direction and 6 in the y direction you would have to do the same for all the points.

does that help?

 May 16, 2014
 #1
avatar+118724 
+5
Best Answer

I am not sure what you mean.

A translation is a slide.  The 2-dimensional shape can be slid in any direction but it can not be rotated or reflected.

So, for instance, it you added 2 in the x direction and 6 in the y direction you would have to do the same for all the points.

does that help?

Melody May 16, 2014

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