What is a transformation in geometry?
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A transformation is a mathematical operation that moves or changes a shape in some way, including translations, rotations, reflections, and dilations.
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Define translation in the context of transformations.
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Translation is a type of transformation that slides a figure from one position to another without turning it. It is defined by a vector that indicates the direction and distance of the slide.
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What is a rotation in geometry?
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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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What is reflection in geometry?
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Reflection is a transformation that flips a figure over a line, creating a mirror image of the original figure.
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What does the term 'scale factor' refer to in transformations?
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The scale factor is a number that describes how much a figure is enlarged or reduced during a dilation transformation.
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How do you identify a translation transformation?
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A translation transformation can be identified by the addition or subtraction of constants to the x and y coordinates of the points in the figure.
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What is the rule for reflecting a point (x, y) across the x-axis?
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The rule for reflecting a point (x, y) across the x-axis is (x, -y).
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