Identify Transformations

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What is a reflection in geometry?

Back

A transformation that flips a figure over a line, creating a mirror image.

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What is the line of reflection for a reflection over the y-axis?

Back

The y-axis itself.

Front

What is the line of reflection for a reflection over the x-axis?

Back

The x-axis itself.

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What does a 90° clockwise rotation do to a figure?

Back

It turns the figure 90 degrees to the right.

Front

What does a 90° counter-clockwise rotation do to a figure?

Back

It turns the figure 90 degrees to the left.

Front

What is a translation in geometry?

Back

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

Front

What is a rotation in geometry?

Back

A transformation that turns a figure around a fixed point.

Front

What is the effect of a 180° rotation on a figure?

Back

It turns the figure upside down.

Front

How do you identify a reflection transformation?

Back

Look for a mirror image across a specific line.

Front

How do you identify a rotation transformation?

Back

Look for a figure that has been turned around a point.