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 on a coordinate plane.

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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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What is translation?

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

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What is rotation?

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Rotation is a transformation that turns a shape around a fixed point called the center of rotation.

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What is reflection?

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

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How does a shape look after a translation?

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After a translation, the shape looks the same but is in a different position.

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How does a shape look after a rotation?

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After a rotation, the shape looks the same but is turned around a point.

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How does a shape look after a reflection?

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After a reflection, the shape looks like its mirror image across a line.

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What is the center of rotation?

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The center of rotation is the fixed point around which a shape is turned during a rotation.

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Can a shape be translated and then reflected?

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Yes, a shape can be translated and then reflected, resulting in a new position and orientation.