Transformations

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What is a transformation in geometry?

Back

A transformation is a change in the position, size, or shape of a figure.

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What is rotation?

Back

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

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What is reflection?

Back

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

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What is translation?

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

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What is dilation?

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Dilation is a transformation that changes the size of a shape but keeps its proportions the same.

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What happens to a shape during a rotation?

Back

The shape turns around a fixed point and may face a different direction.

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Can a shape be translated and rotated at the same time?

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Yes, a shape can be both translated and rotated in a sequence of transformations.

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What is the fixed point in a rotation called?

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The fixed point in a rotation is called the center of rotation.

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What is an example of a reflection?

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Flipping a triangle over a line to create a mirror image of the triangle.

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What is an example of a translation?

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Sliding a square to a different location on a grid without changing its orientation.