Identifying Rigid Transformations

Front

What is a transformation that 'turns' a figure about a fixed point at a given angle and direction?

Back

Rotation

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

If a quadrilateral is translated 4 units to the left and 5 units down, what are the new coordinates for Point A' if Point A is at (4, 5)?

Back

(0, 0)

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

Identify the transformation from ABCD to A'B'C'D' if the figure moves 3 units right and 2 units down.

Back

Translation

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

When you translate a point (x, y) to (x, y+6), how does the point move?

Back

6 units up

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

Describe the transformation that rotates a figure 180 degrees about the origin.

Back

Rotation 180 degrees about the origin

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What is the term for a transformation that flips a figure over a line?

Back

Reflection

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

If a point (2, 3) is reflected across the y-axis, what are the new coordinates?

Back

(-2, 3)

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What is the effect of a translation on the coordinates of a point?

Back

It shifts the point by a certain distance in a specified direction.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What is the definition of dilation in geometry?

Back

A transformation that changes the size of a figure but not its shape.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

Front

If a figure is reflected across the x-axis, how do the coordinates change?

Back

The y-coordinates change sign.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5