Rigid Transformations

Front

What is the term for a transformation that flips a figure over a line?

Back

Reflection

Front

What is the term for a transformation that slides a figure from one position to another without turning it?

Back

Translation

Front

What is the term for a transformation that turns a figure around a fixed point?

Back

Rotation

Front

What is the term for a transformation that changes the size of a figure but not its shape?

Back

Dilation

Front

What do we call the original figure before a transformation occurs?

Back

Pre-image

Front

What do we call the figure after a transformation has taken place?

Back

Image

Front

In a reflection, what is the line called that acts as a mirror?

Back

Line of reflection

Front

If a figure is rotated 90 degrees clockwise, what type of transformation is this?

Back

Rotation

Front

If a triangle is moved 5 units to the right and 3 units up, what type of transformation is this?

Back

Translation

Front

What is the result of reflecting a shape over the x-axis?

Back

The y-coordinates of the points of the shape change sign.