Translation and Reflection Flashcard

Front

A translation can also be described as a ________

Back

slide

Front

The original figure prior to a transformation is called the ________

Back

Pre-image

Front

Identify the transformation from ABC to A'B'C'. What is the transformation? (x+8, y+4)

Back

(x+8, y+4)

Front

How is Quadrilateral EFGH translated to E'F'G'H'? What is the translation?

Back

6 down, 3 left

Front

A reflection could also be described as a __________

Back

flip

Front

What is the definition of a transformation in geometry?

Back

A transformation is an operation that moves or changes a shape to create a new shape.

Front

What is the difference between a translation and a reflection?

Back

A translation slides a shape without changing its orientation, while a reflection flips a shape over a line.

Front

What does the term 'image' refer to in transformations?

Back

The image is the result of a transformation applied to the pre-image.

Front

If a point (x, y) is translated 4 units right and 2 units up, what is the new position?

Back

(x+4, y+2)

Front

What is the line of reflection?

Back

The line of reflection is the line over which a figure is flipped to create a mirror image.