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Vector Translation by Terry Lee Lindenmuth

Vector Translation by Terry Lee Lindenmuth
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2018-06-21 20:06
PolygonVectorGeometric Construction
In collections Geometry Transformation Maths for 8th Grade Units 1 to 3 Learn with Lindy: Transformations Intro
This example demonstrates how vector translation moves a polygonal shape on a plane. Key math concepts include vectors, translation transformations, and polygon construction. It uses commands like Polygon, Vector, Segment, and Translate in GeoGebra. Suitable for middle school students and above learning vectors and geometric transformations, or for educational demonstrations.

GeoGebra Commands & Parameters

  1. Polygon(A, B, C, D, E) → original, a, b, c, d, e
  2. Vector(F, G) → u
  3. Segment(F, H) → f
  4. Segment(G, H) → g
  5. Translate(A, u) → A'
  6. Translate(B, u) → B'
  7. Translate(C, u) → C'
  8. Translate(D, u) → D'
  9. Translate(E, u) → E'
  10. Polygon(A', B', C', D', E') → image, a', b', c', d', e'