Translations are a special way to move shapes around. This is different from other moves like turning, flipping, or resizing. Let's break it down simply:

What is a Translation?

• Translation: This is when you slide a shape in a straight line from one spot to another.
• The important part is that the shape does not change size, shape, or how it’s facing.
• Example: Imagine you have a triangle with points A(1,2), B(2,4), and C(3,1). If you slide it 3 steps to the right and 2 steps up, it goes to A'(4,4), B'(5,6), and C'(6,3).

Key Features

• Distance: Every single point of the shape moves the same distance and in the same direction.
• Orientation: The shape stays facing the same way.

Where Do We Use Translations?

• Video Game Design: We use translations to move characters around the screen.
• Animation: They help create movement in shows and films.

Unlike translations, other transformations can rotate or flip shapes, which changes how they look. This is why translations are super useful when you want to keep the shape exactly the same but just change where it is!