what's a translation in math
In mathematics, translation means moving an object from one location to another. It is a term often used in geometry. In translation, the object is moved without rotating, reflecting or resizing... In mathematics, translation means moving an object from one location to another. It is a term often used in geometry. In translation, the object is moved without rotating, reflecting or resizing it. Translation is a type of transformation in math. A transformation refers to the four various ways wherein the shape of a point, a line or an object is manipulated. The object's initial shape and position is called the pre-image while the final position and shape of the manipulated object is called the image under the transformation.