Composition Transformations

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What is a composition of transformations?

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A combination of two or more transformations applied to a figure in a specific order.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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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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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

CCSS.8.G.A.3

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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 specified angle.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is a translation in geometry?

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A transformation that slides a figure in a straight line from one position to another without changing its shape or orientation.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is the effect of reflecting a point over the x-axis?

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The y-coordinate of the point changes sign, while the x-coordinate remains the same.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is the effect of reflecting a point over the y-axis?

Back

The x-coordinate of the point changes sign, while the y-coordinate remains the same.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What happens to a point when it is rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise around the origin?

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The coordinates (x, y) become (-y, x).

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What happens to a point when it is rotated 180 degrees around the origin?

Back

The coordinates (x, y) become (-x, -y).

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is the result of a double reflection over the x- and y-axes?

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It is equivalent to a rotation of 180 degrees around the origin.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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If a triangle is reflected over the x-axis and then rotated 90 degrees, what is the sequence of transformations?

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Reflection over the x-axis followed by a rotation of 90 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5