Geometry Transformations Review (4.1 - 4.3)

Front

What is a transformation in geometry?

Back

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

Front

What are the four main types of transformations?

Back

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

Front

Define translation in geometry.

Back

Translation is when you slide an object from one place to another without changing its shape, size, or orientation.

Front

What is a rotation in geometry?

Back

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

Front

What is the rule for rotating a point (x, y) 90 degrees clockwise around the origin?

Back

(x, y) --> (y, -x)