Identify the Type of Transformation

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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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What are the four main types of transformations?

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

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Define translation in geometry.

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Translation is a transformation that slides a shape from one position to another without turning it.

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What is reflection in geometry?

Back

Reflection is a transformation that creates a mirror image of a shape over a line called the line of reflection.

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Explain rotation in geometry.

Back

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

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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 keeps its proportions the same.

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How does a translation affect the coordinates of a shape?

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In a translation, each point of the shape moves the same distance in the same direction, changing its coordinates accordingly.

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What happens to a shape during a reflection?

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During a reflection, the shape is flipped over a line, resulting in a mirror image.

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Describe the effect of a rotation on a shape.

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A rotation turns a shape around a center point by a certain angle, changing its orientation but not its size.

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What is the difference between a rotation and a reflection?

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A rotation turns a shape around a point, while a reflection flips it over a line.