Translation is one of three rigid motions that we are going to work with in our transformation unit. (The other two rigid motions are reflection and rotation.)
Rigid motion means that the shape will not change size when a transformation is applied to it. The points will stay the same distance apart from each other in the prime figure, as they did in the original figure.
A vector is a segment in the plane. One of its two endpoints is designated as a starting point; while the other is simply called the endpoint.
Vector is defined as displaying direction and magnitude* simultaneously. (*Magnitude means size of the vector)
We will translate (slide) our given figures in the direction of the vector, as well as the length of the vector.
The IXL.com online learning target that students are to complete in relation to this lesson is:
8th Grade - R.3 Translations: find the coordinates
http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-8/translations-find-the-coordinates
When you print out and attempt to do the blank lesson, download and click on the 'sticky note' hints that Mr. Parks' has placed on this pdf lesson. Hopefully you will gain insight, be more confident in your answers, and ultimately understand the concepts clearly.
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