Geometry Transformations
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Mathematics
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a translation in geometry?
Back
A translation is a transformation that moves every point of a figure the same distance in the same direction.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the rule for translating a point (x, y) to the right by 2 units and down by 1 unit?
Back
(x + 2, y - 1)
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a 90° clockwise rotation do to the coordinates of a point (x, y)?
Back
It transforms the point to (y, -x).
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the effect of reflecting a point across the x-axis?
Back
The y-coordinate of the point changes sign, resulting in (x, -y).
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the effect of reflecting a point across the y-axis?
Back
The x-coordinate of the point changes sign, resulting in (-x, y).
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a 180° rotation about the origin?
Back
It transforms a point (x, y) to (-x, -y).
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a point (3, 4) is translated 5 units left and 2 units up, what are the new coordinates?
Back
(-2, 6)
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