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Summary/Background
A translation is simply a movement from one position to another. The shape is not rotated or reflected or enlarged. It stays exactly the same in shape. In fact a shape and any translation of it are said to be congruent.Software/Applets used on this page
This question appears in the following syllabi:
| Syllabus | Module | Section | Topic | Exam Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQA GCSE (9-1) Foundation (UK) | G: Properties and Constructions | G7: Geometric Transformations | Translations | - |
| CIE IGCSE (9-1) Maths (0626 UK) | 7 Matrices and Transformations | B7.2 Transformations with Vectors | Translations | - |
| Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Foundation (UK) | G: Properties and Constructions | G7: Geometric Transformations | Translations | - |
| GCSE Foundation (UK) | Geometry | Transformations | Translation | - |
| OCR GCSE (9-1) Foundation (UK) | 9: Congruence and Similarity | 9.01c: Translation | Translations | - |
| Universal (all site questions) | T | Transformations | Translation | - |
