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Traslation comes from the Latin root meaning to "move across". The movement of a figure up (or down) or right (or left) are rightly considered translation.

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What is mathematical term for translation?

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you guys dont know me eitherA translationTranslationA translation is movement of a figure to a new position along a straight line.


What effect does a translation have on a figure?

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What is the movement of geometric figures called?

Translation.Me: Well, a translation is when a figure is slid in any direction. A movement of geometric figures is called a Transformation. (:


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Translation from the solid figure to the dashed figure?

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What is transformation where a figure is slid from one position to another without being turned. Also called a slide?

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What is a transformation that slides a figure horizontally and vertically called?

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