Visualizing translations on a coordinate plane is really simple! Let me break it down for you:

• What is a Translation?: A translation is when you move a shape to a new spot. You do this by moving it a certain distance in a certain direction.

• Using Coordinates: You can describe a translation with number pairs called coordinates. For example, if you have a point at $(x, y)$ and you move it 3 units to the right and 2 units up, the new point will be $(x+3, y+2)$.

• Graphing: To graph it, start by plotting the original shape. Then, move it to its new spot according to the translation. This way, you can see how shapes can slide around without getting any bigger or changing their look!