Transformations in Geometry

Front

What is a transformation in geometry?

Back

A transformation in geometry is an operation that moves or changes a shape in some way to produce a new shape, called the image.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.2

Front

What are the types of transformations?

Back

The main types of transformations are translation, rotation, reflection, and dilation.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What happens to the coordinates of a point when it is reflected across the x-axis?

Back

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

If point A(3, 4) is reflected across the y-axis, what are the coordinates of the image?

Back

A'(-3, 4)

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5