Transformations (8th Grade Math)

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What does rotation mean?

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Rotation means to turn.

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What does counterclockwise mean?

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Counterclockwise means the opposite direction of a clock's hands.

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What are corresponding angles?

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Corresponding angles are matching angles between two triangles.

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How many sides do quadrilaterals have?

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Quadrilaterals have 4 sides.

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What is an image in transformations?

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An image is the new position of a shape after a transformation.

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What is a transformation in geometry?

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A transformation is an operation that moves or changes a shape in some way.

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What is a translation?

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A translation means to slide a shape from one position to another without turning it.

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What is a reflection?

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A reflection is a transformation that flips a shape over a line, creating a mirror image.

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What is a dilation?

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A dilation is a transformation that changes the size of a shape but not its shape.

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What is the center of rotation?

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The center of rotation is the fixed point around which a shape rotates.

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