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Geometry

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List

Syntax: plotlist(Matrix 2xn)
Plots a set of n points and connects them with segments. The
points are defined by a 2xn matrix, with the abscissas in the
first row and the ordinates in the second row.
Example:

plotlist([[0,3],[2,1],[4,4],[0,3]]) draws a

triangle

Slider

Creates a slider bar that can be used to control the value of
a parameter. A dialog box displays the slider bar definition
and any animation for the slider.

Transform

The

Transform

menu provides numerous tools for you to

perform transformations on geometric objects in Plot view. You
can also define transformations in Symbolic view

Translation

A translation is a transformation of a set of points that moves
each point the same distance in the same direction. T: (x,y) →
(x+a, y+b).
Suppose you want to
translate circle B at the right
down a little and to the right:
1. Tap ,

tap

Transform, and select
Translation.

2. Tap the object to be

moved and press

E

.

3. Tap an initial location

and press

E

.

4. Tap a final location and

press

E

.

The object is moved the
same distance and
direction from the initial
to the final locations.
The original object is left in place.