Translations with Grid

Translations with Grid
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2015-06-16 22:01
This example demonstrates how to perform translation transformations on polygons within a grid. Core math concepts include vectors, translation, polygon construction, and distance calculation. It utilizes GeoGebra commands like Polygon, Vector, Translate, and Distance. Suitable for middle school and above students learning geometric transformations and vector applications.

GeoGebra Commands & Parameters

  1. Polygon(A, B, C) → poly1, c, a, b
  2. Vector(D, E) → u
  3. Translate(A, u) → A'
  4. Translate(B, u) → B'
  5. Translate(C, u) → C'
  6. Polygon(A', B', C') → poly1', c', a', b'
  7. Distance(D, E) → distanceDE

AI Drawing Prompt Reference

In a grid, draw a triangle, create a vector, use the vector to translate the triangle, obtain a new triangle, and finally calculate and display the distance between the starting and ending points of the original vector.
The prompt above was compiled from the original drawing commands and is for reference only.