Rigid Transformations

Front

What is a transformation that 'turns' a figure about a fixed point?

Back

Rotation

Front

What is the term for a transformation that slides a figure from one position to another?

Back

Translation

Front

What is the transformation called that flips a figure over a line?

Back

Reflection

Front

If a figure is rotated 90 degrees clockwise, what type of transformation is this?

Back

Rotation

Front

What is the term for a transformation that enlarges or reduces a figure?

Back

Dilation

Front

If a figure is reflected over the y-axis, what happens to its coordinates?

Back

The x-coordinates change sign.

Front

What type of transformation is represented by a slide?

Back

Translation

Front

In a reflection, what is the line called over which the figure is flipped?

Back

Line of reflection

Front

What is the result of a rotation of 180 degrees?

Back

The figure is turned upside down.

Front

If a figure is translated 5 units to the right, what happens to its position?

Back

It moves 5 units right on the coordinate plane.