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1.2 Transformations (Translations, Rotations & Reflections)

1.2 Transformations (Translations, Rotations & Reflections)

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Mathematics

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a translation in geometry?

Back

A translation is a transformation that slides a figure in a straight line from one position to another without changing its shape, size, or orientation.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a reflection over the x-axis do to a point (x, y)?

Back

It changes the sign of the y-coordinate, resulting in the point (x, -y).

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rule for translating a point (x, y) up 3 units?

Back

The rule is (x, y + 3).

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rule for translating a point (x, y) left 4 units?

Back

The rule is (x - 4, y).

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the effect of a 90° clockwise rotation on a point (x, y)?

Back

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

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the effect of a 180° rotation on a point (x, y)?

Back

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

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the effect of a 270° clockwise rotation on a point (x, y)?

Back

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

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