Rigid Transformations

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What is a rigid transformation?

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A transformation that preserves the shape and size of a figure, meaning the original figure and its image are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What are the three types of rigid transformations?

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1. Rotation 2. Reflection 3. Translation

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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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Define rotation in the context of rigid transformations.

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A transformation that turns a figure about a fixed point at a given angle and direction.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is reflection in rigid transformations?

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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 translation in rigid transformations?

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A transformation that slides a figure from one position to another without changing its size, shape, or orientation.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What does it mean for figures to be congruent?

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Figures are congruent if they have the same shape and size, regardless of their position or orientation.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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How do you identify the image of a figure after a transformation?

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The image is the result of applying a transformation to the original figure, often denoted with a prime symbol (e.g., A'B'C').

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.2

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What is the effect of a 90-degree clockwise rotation on a point (x, y)?

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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 is the effect of a 180-degree rotation on a point (x, y)?

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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 effect of a reflection over the x-axis on a point (x, y)?

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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