Translations and Reflections

What is a reflection?

• When you turn an object around a point.
• When you slide an object form one place to another.
• When you flip or mirror an object across a line.
• When you resize an object.

Which answer shows a reflection across the x-axis?

• a
• b
• c
• d

Which answer shows a reflection across the y-axis?

• a
• c
• d
• b

Triangle GHI is reflected across the x-axis.  What are the coordinates of I'?

• (-2, 6)
• (2, 6)
• (-6, -2)
• (6, 2)

Reflect Point C over the y-axis:

• (-3, 2)
• (3,2)
• (-2,3)
• (3,0)

What does a translation do to an image?

• Turns it 90* clockwise
• Mirrors it
• Shrinks it
• Slides it

What is the algebraic notation of a figure is Translated 6 units right and 5 units up?

• (x, y) --> (x - 6, y + 5)
• (x, y) --> (x + 6, y + 5)
• (x, y) --> (x + 5, y - 6)
• (x, y) --> (6x, 5y)

Triangle ABC is going to be translated. Where would  A' position be at, if the translation was be (x,y) --> (x+3, y-2)?

• (-1,3)
• (5,3)
• (5,8)
• (3,5)

Can you spot the reflection of this shape?

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What colour is the X axis?

• Red
• Black
• Green