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*This
picture represents a translation. Notice the star did not change shape,
size, or color. It simply moved down in a diagonal direction. The
distance it moved will be the same for any pointe on the star.
*A
translation in geometry terms simply means to "move" a shape without rotating or
reflecting it. All translations have a DIRECTION and a DISTANCE.
*In
order to practice your translation skills, click on this link to play a
translation game. Go to
"challenge" and simply match the shape with the corresponding shape.
Remember what a translation is, and remember that the shape only moves,
not changes.
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