Mastering Transformations: Translation
Mathematics
Year 9
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Mastering Transformations: Translation
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Introduction
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A translation moves every point of a shape or object a fixed distance in a specified direction. The translation can be described using the vector (a, b), where 'a' is the horizontal shift and 'b' is the vertical shift.
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Practice Questions
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1.
Translate the point (3, 4) 5 units to the right and 2 units up. Write down the new coordinates.
[2 marks]2.
Translate the point (-2, 7) 4 units left and 3 units down. Write the new coordinates.
[2 marks]3.
Translate the point (0, 0) by the vector (-3, 5). What are the new coordinates?
[2 marks]4.
Translate the point (6, -3) 3 units down and 4 units left. Write the new coordinates.
[2 marks]5.
If a shape is translated 7 units right and 2 units up, how does this affect the shape's position?
[3 marks]6.
A triangle has vertices at (2, 3), (4, 5), and (3, 7). If translated 3 units left and 1 unit down, what are the new vertices?
[4 marks]7.
Explain how translation differs from reflection and rotation.
[3 marks]8.
A rectangle is translated 10 units up. How does the translation affect the rectangle's coordinates?
[3 marks]9.
Challenge: A map shows a park at coordinates (4, 2). The park is translated 6 units east and 3 units south. What are the new coordinates of the park?
[4 marks]10.
Describe a real-world scenario where translation might be used, and explain its importance.
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