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Translations and Reflections Practice Flashcard

Translations and Reflections Practice Flashcard

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Mathematics

KG - University

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a translation in geometry?

Back

A translation is a geometric transformation that moves every point of a figure or a space by the same distance in a given direction.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you perform a translation of a point?

Back

To translate a point, you add the translation vector's x-component to the point's x-coordinate and the y-component to the point's y-coordinate.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the result of translating the point (4, -1) by 3 units left and 3 units up?

Back

The new location is (1, 2).

4.

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.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to the coordinates of a point when it is reflected over the x-axis?

Back

The y-coordinate of the point changes sign, while the x-coordinate remains the same.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the new location of the point (4, 2) when reflected over the x-axis?

Back

The new location is (4, -2).

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to reflect a shape over the y-axis?

Back

Reflecting a shape over the y-axis means that the x-coordinates of the points change sign, while the y-coordinates remain the same.

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