Translating Points on a Coordinate Plane

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GR. 6-8

Skill:

Locate, given the coordinates of, and graph points which are the results of rigid transformations in all quadrants of the coordinate plane; describe the path of the motion using geometric models or appropriate terms.

Translating Points on a Coordinate Plane

Describe the translation of a point on a coordinate plane by dragging a plane to its landing site.

Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

Open-ended question 1

Describe the type of motion of the plane on the coordinate plane.

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Open-ended question 2

As the plane travels, do all points along the plane travel the same distance?

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