Image
Definition

In mathematics, an image occurs as the result of performing a transformations on an object.


An object is a mathematical figure such as a triangle, rectangle, circle, etc.

Usually the term "object" is used in relation to transformations.

A transformation produces an image from a given object.


Example

In the example below, the object is a square and the transformation is a translation of eight units to the right (+8). The image is the result of the translation.

Translation example