Grade 5 Math · Spatial Sense

Translations on a coordinate grid

Plot a point in the first quadrant and find its new coordinates after a translation. Unlimited questions, five difficulty levels, and a full worked solution every time — free.

Practice this skill Curriculum: G5-E1.4

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A point starts at (4, 5) on a coordinate grid. It is translated 4 right and 1 up. What are the coordinates of the new point?

Answer: (8,6)

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A point starts at (3, 1) on a coordinate grid. It is translated 1 right and 1 up. What are the coordinates of the new point?

📘 Worked solution
1x: 3 + 1 = 4Moving right 1 units adds to the x-coordinate.
2y: 1 + 1 = 2Moving up 1 units adds to the y-coordinate.
3New point: (4, 2)Combine the new x and y values.

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