Geometric Transformations Review (Unit 1)

Geometric Transformations Review (Unit 1)

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Mathematics

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a geometric transformation?

Back

A geometric transformation is an operation that moves or changes a shape in a specific way, such as translation, rotation, reflection, or dilation.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a reflection in geometry?

Back

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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a rotation in geometry?

Back

A rotation is a transformation that turns a shape around a fixed point, called the center of rotation, by a certain angle.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a translation in geometry?

Back

A translation is a transformation that slides a shape from one position to another without changing its size, shape, or orientation.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rule for translating a point (x, y) up by 4 units?

Back

The rule is (x, y) -> (x, y + 4).

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the notation (x, y) -> (x + 3, y) represent?

Back

It represents a translation of a point 3 units to the right.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the effect of a 90° clockwise rotation on a point (x, y)?

Back

The new coordinates will be (y, -x).

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