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Translation (mathematics)
In mathematics, the movement of a point, line, or shape along a straight line. Translations may be combined with rotations and reflections.
For example:
The triangle A'B'C' is a translation of triangle ABC. All the points on triangle ABC have been moved the same distance.
The amount and direction of a translation can be described using vector notation. In the example, the vector for the translation would be:
that is, a translation of 3 squares right and 2 squares up.
The translation of A'B'C' to ABC would be described as:
that is, 3 squares left and 2 squares down.
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