
Translations and Reflections Review
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Mathematics
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a translation in geometry?
Back
A translation is a transformation that moves every point of a figure the same distance in a specified direction.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a reflection in geometry?
Back
A reflection is a transformation that flips a figure over a line, creating a mirror image.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Do translations preserve congruence?
Back
Yes, translations preserve congruence, meaning the original figure and the translated figure are congruent.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Do reflections preserve congruence?
Back
Yes, reflections also preserve congruence, meaning the original figure and the reflected figure are congruent.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to the orientation of a figure during a reflection?
Back
The orientation of the figure changes during a reflection.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to the orientation of a figure during a translation?
Back
The orientation of the figure remains the same during a translation.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a figure is reflected across the x-axis, how do the coordinates change?
Back
The y-coordinates of the points change sign, while the x-coordinates remain the same.
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