Transformations (Translations, Rotations & Reflections)
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a transformation in geometry?
Back
A transformation is an operation that moves or changes a shape in some way to produce a new shape.
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CCSS.8.G.A.3
CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the three main types of transformations?
Back
The three main types of transformations are translations, rotations, and reflections.
Tags
CCSS.8.G.A.3
CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define translation in geometry.
Back
Translation is a transformation that moves every point of a shape the same distance in the same direction.
Tags
CCSS.8.G.A.3
CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a rotation?
Back
A rotation is a transformation that turns a shape around a fixed point, called the center of rotation, by a certain angle.
Tags
CCSS.8.G.A.3
CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does counter-clockwise mean in terms of rotation?
Back
Counter-clockwise means rotating in the opposite direction to the movement of the hands of a clock.
Tags
CCSS.8.G.A.3
CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you perform a 90-degree counter-clockwise rotation about the origin?
Back
To perform a 90-degree counter-clockwise rotation about the origin, switch the x and y coordinates of a point and change the sign of the new x coordinate.
Tags
CCSS.8.G.A.3
CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5
7.
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.
Tags
CCSS.8.G.A.3
CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5
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