Geometry Transformations
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Mathematics
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9th - 11th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a translation in geometry?
Back
A translation is a transformation that moves every point of a figure the same distance in a specified direction.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you perform a translation on a point (x, y) using the rule (x + a, y + b)?
Back
You add 'a' to the x-coordinate and 'b' to the y-coordinate of the point.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the result of translating the point (5, 2) using the translation rule (x + 2, y - 7)?
Back
The result is the point (7, -5).
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a rotation in geometry?
Back
A rotation is a transformation that turns a figure around a fixed point, known as the center of rotation.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a 90° clockwise rotation do to the coordinates of a point (x, y)?
Back
It transforms the point to (y, -x).
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the result of rotating the point (3, 4) 90° clockwise about the origin?
Back
The result is the point (4, -3).
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a reflection in geometry?
Back
A reflection is a transformation that flips a figure over a line, creating a mirror image.
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