Identifying Transformations

Front

What mathematical operation is used with the scale factor in a dilation?

Back

Multiplication

Front

What is the orientation of the y-axis?

Back

Vertical

Front

Translations, reflections, and rotations are all known as what?

Back

Transformations

Front

What transformation involves turning a shape around a fixed point?

Back

Rotation

Front

Identify the transformation from ABC to A'B'C' if it is a 90° clockwise rotation.

Back

Rotation

Front

Identify the transformation from ABC to A'B'C' if it is a reflection across the x-axis.

Back

Reflection across the x-axis

Front

What is the term for moving a shape without changing its size or orientation?

Back

Translation

Front

What is the term for flipping a shape over a line?

Back

Reflection

Front

What is the scale factor in a dilation?

Back

A number that describes how much a figure is enlarged or reduced.

Front

What type of transformation preserves the shape and size of a figure?

Back

Congruent transformations