CAIE IGCSE Mathematics Core C7.1.4 Translation of a Shape By a Vector X Y J L Kk N P Oo Questions

Practise Core CAIE IGCSE Mathematics by applying a column vector to every vertex, writing the vector between images and correcting signs or directions in translation descriptions.

Syllabus
2028–2030
Course
Mathematics 0580
Level
Core

Exam points

  • Apply the translation column vector to every vertex to draw the translated image on a grid.
  • Write the vector that maps one shape to another with its horizontal and vertical components in the correct order.
  • Explain a translation error by identifying a component with the wrong sign or direction.

CAIE IGCSE Mathematics Core C7.1.4 Translation of a Shape By a Vector X Y J L Kk N P Oo Questions question 1

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Triangles A, B and C are shown on the grid.

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On the grid, translate triangle A by the vector (6−4)\begin{pmatrix}6\\-4\end{pmatrix}.

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