Understanding Transformations in Geometry

What is the term used for the original figure in a transformation?

• Pre-image

• Rotation

• Reflection

• Image

Which type of transformation involves moving a figure without altering its shape or size?

• Translation

• Rotation

• Dilation

• Reflection

What is a rigid motion in the context of transformations?

• A transformation that preserves length and angle measures

• A transformation that only changes the color of a figure

• A transformation that distorts the shape of a figure

• A transformation that changes the size of a figure

How do you determine the new coordinates of a point after a translation?

• By applying the translation rule to the original coordinates

• By rotating the point around the origin

• By subtracting the same value from both x and y coordinates

• By adding the same value to both x and y coordinates

What should you avoid when selecting a point to check a translation rule?

• Points with x and y both positive

• Points with x equals y

• Points with x equals negative y

• Points with x and y both negative

What is a composition of transformations?

• A combination of two or more transformations

• A transformation that only affects the x-axis

• A single transformation applied multiple times

• A transformation that changes the color of a figure

What remains unchanged in a composition of rigid motions?

• The color of the figure

• The size of the figure

• The position of the figure

• The lengths and angle measures

When performing a second transformation in a composition, where do you start?

• From the center of the figure

• From the endpoint of the first transformation

• From the midpoint of the transformation

• From the original point

What is the correct sequence when working backwards in transformations?

• Apply the same transformations in reverse order

• Apply the opposite transformations in the same order

• Apply the opposite transformations in reverse order

• Apply the same transformations in the same order

What is the benefit of checking your work in transformations?

• To make sure the figure is the right size

• To confirm the figure is in the correct position

• To verify the transformation was applied correctly

• To ensure the figure is colored correctly