Transformations - Translations, Reflections, & Rotations

Transformations - Translations, Reflections, & Rotations

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8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a translation in geometry?

Back

A translation is a transformation that moves every point of a shape a constant distance in a specified direction.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the rule (x, y) → (x + a, y + b) represent?

Back

This rule represents a translation of a shape by 'a' units horizontally and 'b' units vertically.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a reflection in geometry?

Back

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

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the rule (x, y) → (-x, y) represent?

Back

This rule represents a reflection over the y-axis.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the rule (x, y) → (x, -y) represent?

Back

This rule represents a reflection over the x-axis.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a rotation in geometry?

Back

A rotation is a transformation that turns a shape around a fixed point, known as the center of rotation.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the rule (x, y) → (-x, -y) represent?

Back

This rule represents a rotation of 180 degrees around the origin.

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