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What is a reflection in graphing transformations?

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A reflection is a transformation that flips a figure 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 is a translation in graphing transformations?

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A translation is a transformation that slides a figure from one position to another without changing its shape, size, or orientation.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is a rotation in graphing transformations?

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A rotation is a transformation that turns a figure around a fixed point, known as the center of rotation, by a certain angle.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is a dilation in graphing transformations?

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A dilation is a transformation that changes the size of a figure but keeps its shape the same, either enlarging or reducing it.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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How do you translate a point (x, y) to the left by 3 units?

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The new coordinates will be (x-3, y).

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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How do you translate a point (x, y) up by 4 units?

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The new coordinates will be (x, y+4).

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What does T(x + 2, y - 3) represent?

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It represents a translation of a figure 2 units to the right and 3 units down.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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If triangle ABC is reflected over the x-axis, what happens to its coordinates?

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The y-coordinates of the triangle's vertices change sign, while the x-coordinates remain the same.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is the effect of rotating a figure 90 degrees clockwise around the origin?

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The coordinates (x, y) become (y, -x).

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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How do you determine the translation vector from triangle ABC to triangle A'B'C'?

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Subtract the coordinates of A from A', B from B', and C from C' to find the translation vector.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5