Identifying Transformations Translations And Reflections

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What is a transformation in geometry?

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A transformation is an operation that moves or changes a shape in some way to produce a new shape.

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What are the three main types of transformations?

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Translations, reflections, and rotations.

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What is a translation?

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A translation is a transformation that slides a shape from one position to another without turning it.

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What is a reflection?

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

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What is a rotation?

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A rotation is a transformation that turns a shape around a fixed point at a certain angle.

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What does it mean for shapes to be congruent?

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Congruent shapes are identical in shape and size, but may be in different positions or orientations.

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How can you identify a translation?

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A translation can be identified by the movement of a shape in a straight line without any rotation or flipping.

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What is the line of reflection?

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The line of reflection is the line over which a shape is flipped to create a mirror image.

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What is the center of rotation?

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The center of rotation is the fixed point around which a shape is turned during a rotation.

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What is the angle of rotation?

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The angle of rotation is the degree measure of how far a shape is turned around the center of rotation.