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What are congruence transformations?

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Transformations that preserve size and shape, including rotations, translations, and reflections.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What is the definition of congruence in geometry?

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Congruence means having the same size and the same shape.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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Which transformation does not preserve orientation?

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A rotation 90° clockwise does not preserve orientation.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.2

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What does the term 'similar' mean in geometry?

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Similar figures have the same shape but different sizes.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What do dilations preserve?

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Dilations preserve only orientation.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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What is a rotation in geometry?

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A rotation is a transformation that turns a figure around a fixed point.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is a translation in geometry?

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A translation is a transformation that slides a figure in a straight line from one position to another.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is a reflection in geometry?

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A reflection is a transformation that flips a figure over a line, creating a mirror image.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is the difference between congruent and similar figures?

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Congruent figures are the same size and shape, while similar figures are the same shape but different sizes.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the scale factor in dilations?

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The scale factor is the ratio of the lengths of corresponding sides of similar figures.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3