Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
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![**Title: Understanding Translations in Coordinate Geometry**
**Introduction:**
In coordinate geometry, a translation moves every point of a shape or object a constant distance in a specified direction. This is a common geometric transformation that preserves the shape and size of objects.
**Example Problem:**
Consider the following problem:
- Point \( P'(-6, -4) \) is the image of point \( P(-2, 3) \) after a translation. What is the image of point \( A(5, -1) \) after you apply the same translation?
**Steps to Solve the Problem:**
1. **Determine the Translation Vector:**
First, identify the change in coordinates from point \( P \) to point \( P' \).
- Change in the x-coordinate: \( -6 - (-2) = -6 + 2 = -4 \)
- Change in the y-coordinate: \( -4 - 3 = -7 \)
Therefore, the translation vector is \(( -4, -7 )\).
2. **Apply the Translation Vector to Point A:**
Use the translation vector to find the new coordinates for point \( A \).
- New x-coordinate: \( 5 - 4 = 1 \)
- New y-coordinate: \( -1 - 7 = -8 \)
Thus, the image of point \( A(5, -1) \) after the translation is \( A'(1, -8) \).
**Conclusion:**
By determining the translation vector and applying it to a given point, we can find the resulting coordinates of the translated point. In this example, the image of point \( A(5, -1) \) after applying the same translation is \( A'(1, -8) \).
**Interactive Tool:**
Feel free to use the interactive tools provided below to experiment with translations by inputting different coordinates and observing the resulting transformations.
**Formatting Options:**
You can also format your results using bold, italics, or underline to emphasize important points.
**Diagram:**
Although this specific problem doesn't include a diagram, visualizing points and transformations on a coordinate plane can be helpful. Try plotting the points \( P(-2, 3) \), \( P'(-6, -4) \), \( A(5, -1) \), and \( A'(1, -8) \](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2Fa7ff2202-192a-4453-a221-dde6ff12c324%2Faa9b755e-6edc-496c-a3f7-8f98bd158088%2Fnlkmx3n.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:**Title: Understanding Translations in Coordinate Geometry**
**Introduction:**
In coordinate geometry, a translation moves every point of a shape or object a constant distance in a specified direction. This is a common geometric transformation that preserves the shape and size of objects.
**Example Problem:**
Consider the following problem:
- Point \( P'(-6, -4) \) is the image of point \( P(-2, 3) \) after a translation. What is the image of point \( A(5, -1) \) after you apply the same translation?
**Steps to Solve the Problem:**
1. **Determine the Translation Vector:**
First, identify the change in coordinates from point \( P \) to point \( P' \).
- Change in the x-coordinate: \( -6 - (-2) = -6 + 2 = -4 \)
- Change in the y-coordinate: \( -4 - 3 = -7 \)
Therefore, the translation vector is \(( -4, -7 )\).
2. **Apply the Translation Vector to Point A:**
Use the translation vector to find the new coordinates for point \( A \).
- New x-coordinate: \( 5 - 4 = 1 \)
- New y-coordinate: \( -1 - 7 = -8 \)
Thus, the image of point \( A(5, -1) \) after the translation is \( A'(1, -8) \).
**Conclusion:**
By determining the translation vector and applying it to a given point, we can find the resulting coordinates of the translated point. In this example, the image of point \( A(5, -1) \) after applying the same translation is \( A'(1, -8) \).
**Interactive Tool:**
Feel free to use the interactive tools provided below to experiment with translations by inputting different coordinates and observing the resulting transformations.
**Formatting Options:**
You can also format your results using bold, italics, or underline to emphasize important points.
**Diagram:**
Although this specific problem doesn't include a diagram, visualizing points and transformations on a coordinate plane can be helpful. Try plotting the points \( P(-2, 3) \), \( P'(-6, -4) \), \( A(5, -1) \), and \( A'(1, -8) \
![**Reflection Over the X-Axis**
**Problem Statement:**
Find the coordinates of the reflection without using the coordinate plane.
Reflect point \( P(4,6) \) over the x-axis.
**Solution:**
To reflect a point over the x-axis, you keep the x-coordinate the same while changing the sign of the y-coordinate. For point \( P(4,6) \):
1. Original coordinates of point \( P \): \( (4,6) \)
2. The reflection over the x-axis would yield the coordinates \( (4,-6) \).
So, the coordinates of the reflection of point \( P(4,6) \) over the x-axis are \( (4,-6) \).](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2Fa7ff2202-192a-4453-a221-dde6ff12c324%2Faa9b755e-6edc-496c-a3f7-8f98bd158088%2Fp933v1.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:**Reflection Over the X-Axis**
**Problem Statement:**
Find the coordinates of the reflection without using the coordinate plane.
Reflect point \( P(4,6) \) over the x-axis.
**Solution:**
To reflect a point over the x-axis, you keep the x-coordinate the same while changing the sign of the y-coordinate. For point \( P(4,6) \):
1. Original coordinates of point \( P \): \( (4,6) \)
2. The reflection over the x-axis would yield the coordinates \( (4,-6) \).
So, the coordinates of the reflection of point \( P(4,6) \) over the x-axis are \( (4,-6) \).
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