Dilations and other transformations

Front

What is the algebraic notation for a dilation with a scale factor of 1/2?

Back

(x, y) → (1/2x, 1/2y)

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

Front

What are the four main types of transformations in geometry?

Back

Translations, reflections, rotations, and dilations.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What is the term for operations that change the position, size, or shape of a figure?

Back

Transformations

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.2

Front

What is the scale factor in a dilation?

Back

The ratio of the size of the image to the size of the original figure.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

Front

How do you perform a reflection over the x-axis?

Back

(x, y) → (x, -y)

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

How do you perform a reflection over the y-axis?

Back

(x, y) → (-x, y)

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What is the algebraic notation for a dilation with a scale factor of 2?

Back

(x, y) → (2x, 2y)

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

Front

What is the difference between a rotation and a reflection?

Back

A rotation turns a figure around a point, while a reflection flips it over a line.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What is the result of a translation of (x, y) by (3, 4)?

Back

(x, y) → (x + 3, y + 4)

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What does it mean for two figures to be congruent?

Back

They have the same shape and size.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2