Matrix and Transformation Concepts Flashcard

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What is a minor in the context of matrices?

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The determinant of a smaller matrix within a larger one.

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What is a vertex matrix?

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A matrix representing the vertices of a geometric figure.

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What is a rotation in geometry?

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A turn around a point.

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What is an image in mathematical transformations?

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The result of applying a transformation to a figure.

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What is a zero matrix?

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A matrix with all elements equal to zero.

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What is a transformation in mathematics?

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A function that changes the position, size, or shape of a figure.

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What is a determinant?

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A scalar value that is a function of the entries of a square matrix.

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What is a reflection in geometry?

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A flip over a line creating a mirror image.

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What is a translation in geometry?

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A slide that moves every point of a figure the same distance in the same direction.

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What is a scalar multiplication?

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Multiplying each element of a matrix by a scalar (a constant number).