Try applying several translations again. This time, check to see whether or not the translated image is congruent to the original image. Watch as the translations move the object vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. What do you notice?

Click on an object from the bank to place it in the coordinate plane shown. Each object will be placed on arbitrary horizontal and vertical units between -5 and 5. The translation calculator will change according to the object you choose. Click the transform button to translate the object.

Translation Calculator
Horizontal [-5,5]
Vertical [-5,5]

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