Rules of Translations and Reflections

Front

A transformation that flips each point of a shape over the same line is called a _______.

Back

Reflection

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

A rectangle is translated 6 units to the right and 4 units down. Which rule best describes this transformation?

Back

(x + 6 , y - 4)

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.2

Front

What is the image of the point (2, 2) using the rule: (x-2, y+4)?

Back

(0 , 6)

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

Which rule would result in a translation of 2 units left and 3 units up?

Back

(x, y) → (x - 2, y + 3)

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

Find the image of the point (3, 2) that has undergone a reflection across the x-axis.

Back

(3 , -2)

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What is a translation in geometry?

Back

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

Back

A translation of a shape 'a' units right and 'b' units up.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What is the effect of reflecting a point across the y-axis?

Back

The x-coordinate of the point changes sign, while the y-coordinate remains the same.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

If a point (x, y) is reflected across the x-axis, what is the new point?

Back

(x, -y)

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What is the difference between a reflection and a rotation?

Back

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5