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julius says that you have to count the spaces from each point on the pre-image to the image to determine what the rule of the translation is. Daniella says that you can pick any point and determine the rule to its prime to describe the translation of the entire figure. Who do you agree with and why

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I agree with Julius. Counting the spaces from each point on the pre-image to the image is a more accurate way to determine the rule of the translation. It ensures that the entire figure is correctly described and maintains the consistency of the translation.
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I agree with Daniella. Translating a figure involves shifting all points by the same distance and direction. You can determine the rule for one point and apply it to all other points in the figure to describe the translation accurately. Counting spaces from each point, as Julius suggests, might not be a consistent or efficient method.
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