Rigid Transformations Flashcard

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What is a Rigid Transformation?

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A transformation that preserves the shape and size of a figure, including translations, rotations, and reflections.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What is Translation in geometry?

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A transformation that moves every point of a figure the same distance in a given direction.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is Reflection in geometry?

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A transformation that flips a figure 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 Rotation in geometry?

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A transformation that turns a figure around a fixed point, called the center of rotation.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What happens to the coordinates of a point (x, y) when it is reflected over the x-axis?

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What happens to the coordinates of a point (x, y) when it is reflected over the y-axis?

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is the result of rotating the point (3, 4) 90 degrees counterclockwise around the origin?

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The new coordinates will be (-4, 3).

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is the result of rotating the point (1, 2) 180 degrees around the origin?

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The new coordinates will be (-1, -2).

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is the effect of a translation of (2, 3) on the point (1, 1)?

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The new coordinates will be (3, 4).

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is the line of reflection in a reflection transformation?

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The line over which the figure is reflected, creating a mirror image.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5