Unit 4 Flashcard Review: Rigid Transformations

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Congruent means...

Back

The same size and same shape.

Front

Translations, reflections and rotations are all known as ________________________.

Back

Transformations

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How many lines of Symmetry does a hexagon have?

Back

6

Front

What are the angles of rotation for a rectangle?

Back

Multiples of 180.

Front

Identify the correct picture which represents a 90° clockwise rotation about the origin.

Back

[Insert correct image here]

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What is a transformation in geometry?

Back

A change in position, size, or shape of a figure.

Front

What is a reflection?

Back

A transformation that flips a figure over a line.

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What is a rotation?

Back

A transformation that turns a figure around a fixed point.

Front

What is a translation?

Back

A transformation that slides a figure from one position to another without turning it.

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What does it mean for two shapes to be congruent?

Back

They have the same size and shape.