Slid shapes, also known as translations, involve moving a shape from one position to another without rotating or resizing it. Imagine pushing a puzzle piece across the table; that's a slide! When we slide a shape, every point on the original shape moves the same distance and in the same direction. Slid shapes maintain their size, shape, and orientation.
Match the following terms with their definitions:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Translation | A. The original shape before a transformation. |
| 2. Image | B. A transformation that slides a shape. |
| 3. Pre-image | C. The shape after a transformation. |
| 4. Congruent | D. Having the same size and shape. |
| 5. Orientation | E. The direction a shape faces. |
Match the correct pairs: 1-?, 2-?, 3-?, 4-?, 5-?
Complete the paragraph using the words: direction, slide, shape, distance, translation.
A _______ is also known as a _______. During this, a _______ is moved a certain _______ in a specific _______. The _______ does not change.
Explain in your own words how you know that a shape has been slid and not rotated or reflected. What stays the same?
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