Identify Transformations Q

Identify Transformations Q

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Mathematics

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a transformation in geometry?

Back

A transformation in geometry is an operation that moves or changes a shape in some way to create a new shape.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the four main types of transformations?

Back

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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define translation in geometry.

Back

Translation is a type of transformation that slides a figure horizontally, vertically, or both without changing its shape or size.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is rotation in geometry?

Back

Rotation is a transformation that turns a figure around a fixed point, called the center of rotation, by a certain angle.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Explain reflection in geometry.

Back

Reflection is a transformation that flips a figure over a line, creating a mirror image of the original figure.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is dilation in geometry?

Back

Dilation is a transformation that changes the size of a figure but keeps its shape the same, using a scale factor.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does a translation affect the coordinates of a point?

Back

In a translation, the coordinates of a point (x, y) change to (x + a, y + b), where a and b are the horizontal and vertical shifts.

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