Geometry Terms: Target G

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Angle

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A figure formed by two rays, called the sides of the angle, sharing a common endpoint, called the vertex of the angle.

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Transformation

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A general term for four specific ways to manipulate the shape and/or position of a point, line, or shape.

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Translation

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A type of transformation that slides a figure in a straight line from one position to another without turning it.

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Translate

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To move a shape without rotating or flipping it.

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Rotation

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A transformation that turns a figure about a fixed point at a certain angle.

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Rotate

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To turn a figure around a fixed point.

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Reflection

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A transformation creating a mirror image of a figure over a line.

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Reflect

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To flip a figure over a line to create a mirror image.

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Dilation

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A transformation that changes the size of a figure, but not the shape.

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Dilate

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To resize a figure proportionally.