Rigid Transformations

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What is a rigid transformation?

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A transformation that preserves the shape and size of a figure, including translations, rotations, and reflections.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What does translation do to a figure?

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It slides the figure to a new position without changing its shape or size.

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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 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 rotation in geometry?

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A transformation that turns a figure around a fixed point at a certain angle.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is the pre-image in a transformation?

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The original figure before any transformation is applied.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is the image in a transformation?

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The resulting figure after a transformation has been applied to the pre-image.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.2

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How do you describe a translation of 3 units left and 2 units up?

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Move every point of the figure 3 units to the left and 2 units up.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What happens to the coordinates of a point (x, y) after a reflection over the y-axis?

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The new coordinates will be (-x, y).

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What happens to the coordinates of a point (x, y) after a rotation of 90 degrees clockwise?

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The new coordinates will be (y, -x).

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is the line of reflection?

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The line over which a figure is reflected to create a mirror image.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5