Identifying Transformations

Front

What is the transformation that turns a figure around a fixed point?

Back

Rotation

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What is the term for moving a figure without changing its shape or size?

Back

Translation

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What is the transformation that flips a figure over a line?

Back

Reflection

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What is the term for enlarging or reducing a figure?

Back

Dilation

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

Front

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

Back

(y, -x)

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What is the result of a reflection across the x-axis for point (x, y)?

Back

(x, -y)

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What is the result of a reflection across the y-axis for point (x, y)?

Back

(-x, y)

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What is the result of a 90° counterclockwise rotation of point (x, y)?

Back

(-y, x)

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What transformation is described as sliding a figure to a new position?

Back

Translation

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What is the term for the line that acts as a mirror in a reflection?

Back

Line of reflection

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5