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Look at the following rectangle drawn on x and y-coordinate axes.

 

Translate the rectangle

 

When we translate a shape, we follow the set instructions and move each corner in turn.

 

In this example, this is done by shifting each point 5 squares to the left.

The result looks like this:

 

Rectangle translation

 

Rectangle ABCD has been translated 5 squares to the left to form rectangle A'B'C'D'.

 

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