Geometric Transformations

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What is a translation?

Back

When you slide an object from one place to another.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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Translations, reflections, rotations and dilations are all known as ________________________.

Back

Transformations.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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Describe the Transformation: A slide is also called a _________.

Back

Translation.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What type of transformation is this? (Image of a rotating object)

Back

Rotation.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is a reflection in geometry?

Back

Flipping an object across a line to create a mirror image.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is a rotation?

Back

Turning an object around a fixed point.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What is a dilation?

Back

Resizing an object while maintaining its shape.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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What is the difference between a translation and a reflection?

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Translation slides an object, while reflection flips it across a line.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What happens to the shape of an object during a dilation?

Back

The shape remains the same, but the size changes.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

Front

If a triangle is rotated 90 degrees clockwise, what type of transformation is this?

Back

Rotation.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5