Identifying Transformations and Sequences

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What is a transformation in geometry?

Back

A transformation is an operation that moves or changes a shape in some way to produce a new shape.

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Define translation in geometry.

Back

Translation is a transformation that moves every point of a shape the same distance in the same direction.

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What is reflection in geometry?

Back

Reflection is a transformation that flips a shape over a line, creating a mirror image.

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Explain rotation in geometry.

Back

Rotation is a transformation that turns a shape around a fixed point, called the center of rotation, by a certain angle.

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What does it mean to identify a transformation?

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Identifying a transformation means recognizing the type of movement or change applied to a shape.

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What is the result of a reflection across the x-axis?

Back

The y-coordinates of the points of the shape are inverted, while the x-coordinates remain the same.

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What is the result of a reflection across the y-axis?

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The x-coordinates of the points of the shape are inverted, while the y-coordinates remain the same.

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What is a sequence of transformations?

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A sequence of transformations is a series of two or more transformations applied to a shape in a specific order.

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How do you determine the order of transformations?

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The order of transformations affects the final position and orientation of the shape; it must be followed as specified.

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What is the effect of a 90° clockwise rotation?

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A 90° clockwise rotation turns a shape 90 degrees to the right around a center point.