Rigid Transformations Translations

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What is a rigid transformation?

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A transformation that preserves the shape and size of a figure, including translations, rotations, and reflections.

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What does a translation do to an image?

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Slides it to a different position without changing its shape or orientation.

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What is a reflection in geometry?

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A transformation that flips a figure over a line, creating a mirror image.

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What is the line of reflection?

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The line over which a figure is reflected; it acts as a mirror.

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What is a rotation in geometry?

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

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What is the center of rotation?

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The fixed point around which a figure is rotated.

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What does it mean to reflect over the y-axis?

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To flip a figure across the y-axis, changing the sign of the x-coordinates of the points.

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What does it mean to reflect over the x-axis?

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To flip a figure across the x-axis, changing the sign of the y-coordinates of the points.

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What is the image in a transformation?

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The resulting figure after a transformation has been applied.

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What is the pre-image in a transformation?

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The original figure before any transformation is applied.