Identify 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 produce a new shape.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.2

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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

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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Define translation in geometry.

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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

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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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, known as the center of rotation.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What does reflection mean in geometry?

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is dilation in geometry?

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Dilation is a transformation that changes the size of a shape but not its shape, by a scale factor.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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Identify the transformation: A triangle is flipped over the x-axis.

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Reflection across the x-axis.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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Identify the transformation: A square is moved 5 units to the right.

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Translation.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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Identify the transformation: A rectangle is turned 90 degrees clockwise.

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90 degrees clockwise rotation.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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Identify the transformation: A shape is flipped over the y-axis.

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Reflection across the y-axis.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5