Identifying Transformations

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What is a transformation in geometry?

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

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What are the three main types of transformations?

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The three main types of transformations are translation, rotation, and reflection.

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Define translation in geometry.

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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Define rotation in geometry.

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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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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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Define reflection in geometry.

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

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What is the effect of a translation on a shape?

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A translation shifts the position of a shape without changing its size, shape, or orientation.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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What happens to a shape during a rotation?

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During a rotation, the shape turns around a specific point, maintaining its size and shape.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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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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How can you identify a reflection transformation?

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A reflection transformation can be identified by the symmetry of the shape across a line.

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How can you identify a rotation transformation?

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A rotation transformation can be identified by the angle and direction of the turn around a center point.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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