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.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What are the four main types of transformations?

Back

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

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

Back

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5