Geometry & MeasuresStudy Notes

Worked Example: Translation

Part of TransformationsGCSE Mathematics

This study notes covers Worked Example: Translation within Transformations for GCSE Mathematics. Revise Transformations in Geometry & Measures for GCSE Mathematics with 16 exam-style questions and 5 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 4 of 5 in this topic. Use this study notes to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

Topic position

Section 4 of 5

Practice

16 questions

Recall

5 flashcards

Worked Example: Translation

Point A is at (2, 3). After a translation, it moves to (5, 7). What is the translation vector?

Step 1 Find horizontal movement

x-coordinate: 2 → 5, moved 3 right

Step 2 Find vertical movement

y-coordinate: 3 → 7, moved 4 up

Step 3 Write as vector

Vector = (3, 4)

Keep building this topic

Read this section alongside the surrounding pages in Transformations. That gives you the full topic sequence instead of a single isolated revision point.

Practice Questions for Transformations

A translation is described by the vector (3, −2). What does this mean?

  • A. Move 3 units down and 2 units right
  • B. Move 3 units right and 2 units down
  • C. Move 3 units up and 2 units left
  • D. Move 3 units left and 2 units up
1 markfoundation

Shape A is mapped to shape B by a translation. Describe fully what information is needed to describe a translation.

2 marksstandard

Quick Recall Flashcards

Reflection
State the MIRROR LINE (equation). Shape flips over. Points and images are equidistant from mirror line.
Rotation
State CENTRE, ANGLE, and DIRECTION (CW/ACW). Shape turns around fixed point. 180° is same CW or ACW.

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