Identify Transformations

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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 to produce a new shape.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What are the three main types of transformations?

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The three main types of transformations are translation, rotation, and reflection.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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Define translation in geometry.

Back

Translation is a transformation that moves every point of a shape the same distance in the same direction.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is a rotation?

Back

A 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 in geometry?

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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How do you identify a translation?

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A translation can be identified by the same distance and direction being applied to all points of the shape.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What does it mean to reflect over the x-axis?

Back

Reflecting over the x-axis means that each point of the shape is flipped to the opposite side of the x-axis.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What does it mean to reflect over the y-axis?

Back

Reflecting over the y-axis means that each point of the shape is flipped to the opposite side of the y-axis.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is a 90-degree clockwise rotation?

Back

A 90-degree clockwise rotation turns a shape 90 degrees in the direction of the clock hands.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is a 90-degree counter-clockwise rotation?

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A 90-degree counter-clockwise rotation turns a shape 90 degrees in the opposite direction of the clock hands.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5