Transformation Flashcard

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What is a transformation in which a figure is turned about a fixed point?

Back

Rotation

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What are figures that have the same shape but not necessarily the same size called?

Back

Similar figures

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

Front

What do we call shapes that are identical in size, shape, and measure?

Back

Congruent

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

Front

What is the translation rule for moving a point 2 units left and 3 units up?

Back

(x, y) → (x - 2, y + 3)

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What type of dilation represents a decrease in size?

Back

Reduction

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

Front

What is the term for a transformation that slides a figure without turning or flipping it?

Back

Translation

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What is the term for a transformation that enlarges a figure?

Back

Expansion

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

Front

What is the difference between congruent and similar figures?

Back

Congruent figures are identical in size and shape, while similar figures have the same shape but may differ in size.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

Front

What is the effect of a 90-degree clockwise rotation on a point (x, y)?

Back

(y, -x)

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What is the effect of a reflection over the x-axis on a point (x, y)?

Back

(x, -y)

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5