TRANSFORMATIONS

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What is a transformation in geometry?

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

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What are the four main types of transformations?

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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What happens to a point (x, y) when it is translated 6 units up?

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The new point will be (x, y + 6).

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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What is a translation?

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A 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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What is a reflection?

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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What is a rotation?

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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What is the result of reflecting the point (3, 4) over the x-axis?

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The new point will be (3, -4).

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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What is the result of reflecting the point (-5, 2) over the y-axis?

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The new point will be (5, 2).

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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How do you perform a 90° clockwise rotation on a point (x, y)?

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The new coordinates will be (y, -x).

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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How do you perform a 90° counterclockwise rotation on a point (x, y)?

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The new coordinates will be (-y, x).

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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