Question:
A translation is applied to the triangle where A(1, 4) , B(2, -2) , and C(-3, 2). The image is the triangle that has vertices A′(5, 4) , B′(6, -2) , and C′(1, 2).
Answer:
Explanation:
Given
From the translation of triangle ABC to A'B'C',
It will be observed that the y coordinates of both triangle remain unchanged.
This implies that triangle ABC is translated on the x coordinates alone.
Considering the x coordinates of A and A', we have:
Make k the subject
When 4 is added to the x coordinates of B and C, it gives the x coordinates of B' and C'.
Hence, the rule of translation is: