Identify Transformations

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What is a transformation in geometry?

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A transformation is an operation that moves or changes a shape to create a new shape.

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Define translation in geometry.

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Translation is a transformation that slides a shape from one position to another without turning it.

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What is a rotation in geometry?

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Rotation is a transformation that turns a shape around a fixed point.

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Define reflection in geometry.

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Reflection is a transformation that flips a shape over a line, creating a mirror image.

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What is the difference between rigid and non-rigid transformations?

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Rigid transformations preserve the shape and size of a figure, while non-rigid transformations do not.

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What does it mean to identify a transformation?

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Identifying a transformation involves recognizing the type of movement or change applied to a shape.

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What is a pre-image in geometry?

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A pre-image is the original shape before any transformation is applied.

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What is a prime image in geometry?

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A prime image is the new shape that results from applying a transformation to the pre-image.

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How do you perform a 90° clockwise rotation?

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To perform a 90° clockwise rotation, turn the shape 90 degrees to the right around a fixed point.

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How do you perform a reflection across the x-axis?

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To reflect a shape across the x-axis, flip it over the x-axis, changing the sign of the y-coordinates.