Transformations(Translation, Rotation, & Reflection)

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What is a transformation in geometry?

Back

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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Define translation in geometry.

Back

Translation is a transformation that moves every point of a shape the same distance in a specified direction.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What is reflection in geometry?

Back

Reflection is a transformation that flips a shape 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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Explain rotation in geometry.

Back

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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

Back

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

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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) after a 180° rotation?

Back

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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How do you translate a point 2 units left and 3 units up?

Back

Use the rule (x, y) → (x - 2, y + 3).

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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

Back

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

Which transformation changes the orientation of a shape?

Back

Reflection changes the orientation of a shape.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What is the rule for a 90° clockwise rotation?

Back

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5