Things translate (slide) when they move in a perfectly straight path. TRANSLATIONS Things translate (slide) when they move in a perfectly straight path.
In math, a slide is also called a translation.
A vertical translation moves a figure straight up or down. A horizontal translation moves a figure left or right. A diagonal translation moves a figure on a slant.
This is an example of a horizontal translation (slide).
What pairs show a translation?
What pairs show a translation?
What type of translation (or slide) do you see in each picture?
Things rotate when they change their direction. ROTATIONS Things rotate when they change their direction.
In math, a turn is also called a rotation.
The hands on a clock rotate. The hand changes its direction.
When you unlock a door, you turn the key. The key rotates.
How does this picture show a rotation? Start End
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A figure and its image show a reflection. REFLECTIONS A figure and its image show a reflection.
In math, a reflection is also called a flip.
Figure Mirror Line Image