Rotation/Reflection/Translation

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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, such as rotating, reflecting, or translating it.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is rotation?

Back

Rotation is a transformation that turns a shape around a fixed point called the center of rotation.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is reflection?

Back

Reflection is a transformation that flips a shape 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 translation?

Back

Translation is a transformation that slides a shape from one position to another without changing its size, shape, or orientation.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is enlargement?

Back

Enlargement is a transformation that increases the size of a shape while maintaining its proportions.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

Front

What happens to the angles of a shape during a rotation?

Back

The angles of a shape remain the same during a rotation.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What happens to the distances between points during a reflection?

Back

The distances between points remain the same during a reflection.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

Can a shape be translated in multiple directions at once?

Back

Yes, a shape can be translated in both horizontal and vertical directions simultaneously.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is the line of reflection?

Back

The line of reflection is the line over which a shape is flipped to create its mirror image.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What is the center of rotation?

Back

The center of rotation is the fixed point around which a shape is turned during a rotation.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5