Translations - Worksheet 3 - 8th Grade
EasyTranslate figures on the coordinate plane (Easy)
15 problems · 15-20 minutes · Skills: transformations, coordinate plane, geometry
About This Worksheet
This easy-level worksheet contains 15 problems designed for 8th Grade students practicing translations. Easy worksheets use simpler numbers and straightforward problem types to build confidence and reinforce foundational skills.
Translations are the simplest rigid motion and introduce the concept that geometric transformations can be described algebraically. This connection between geometry and algebra is central to understanding functions, vectors, and computer graphics.
- Translate a figure on the coordinate plane by adding to x- and y-coordinates
- Describe a translation using a vector or coordinate rule
- Recognize that translations preserve size and shape
- Find the translation rule that maps a pre-image onto a given image
- Apply repeated translations and describe the cumulative movement
How to Solve: Worked Example
- Read the problem carefully.
- Identify what is being asked.
- Use what you know to find the answer.
- Check your work.
Answer Key
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