Transformations Review

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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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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What are the four main types of transformations?

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Translation, Rotation, Reflection, and Dilation.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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Define Translation in geometry.

Back

Translation is a transformation that slides a shape from one position to another without turning or flipping it.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is a Rotation?

Back

A rotation is a transformation that turns a shape around a fixed point, known as the center of rotation.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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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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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What does it mean to rotate a shape 90 degrees clockwise?

Back

It means to turn the shape 90 degrees to the right around a fixed point.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What does it mean to rotate a shape 90 degrees counter-clockwise?

Back

It means to turn the shape 90 degrees to the left around a fixed point.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is the line of reflection?

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The line of reflection is the line over which a shape is flipped to create a mirror image.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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How do you identify a translation?

Back

A translation can be identified by the movement of a shape in a straight line, maintaining its orientation.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is the effect of a 180-degree rotation?

Back

A 180-degree rotation turns a shape upside down around a fixed point.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5