Find the translation that maps a given figure to another

The  exercise appears under the 8th grade (U.S.) Math Mission and Geometry Math Mission. This exercise practices translation on the coordinate plane.

Types of Problems
There is one type of problem in this exercise:


 * 1) Use the translation tool: This problem provides a coordinate plane and two images that are congruent. The student is asked to find the correct vector that would translate the preimage into the image.Deftrai1.png

Strategies
Knowledge of the coordinate plane and geometric transformations, particularly translations, are encouraged to ensure success on this exercise.
 * 1) Translations are defined by the direction that they move the plane.
 * 2) The horizontal and vertical components of a translation completely determine the translation.

Real-life Applications

 * 1) Translation is a size preserving transformation, so figures are kept congruent. These can help with the Erlanger Programm.
 * 2) Translations can be represented by vectors which connects to trigonometry.