Translations, Reflections, and Rotations
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Mathematics
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a translation in geometry?
Back
A translation is a transformation that moves every point of a shape a constant distance in a specified direction.
Tags
CCSS.8.G.A.3
CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you find the new coordinates after a translation?
Back
To find the new coordinates after a translation, add the translation values to the original coordinates. For example, translating point (x, y) by (a, b) results in (x+a, y+b).
Tags
CCSS.8.G.A.3
CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a reflection in geometry?
Back
A reflection is a transformation that flips a shape over a line, creating a mirror image.
Tags
CCSS.8.G.A.3
CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a rotation in geometry?
Back
A rotation is a transformation that turns a shape around a fixed point, called the center of rotation, by a certain angle.
Tags
CCSS.8.G.A.3
CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the coordinates of a point after a 180° rotation around the origin?
Back
The coordinates (x, y) become (-x, -y) after a 180° rotation around the origin.
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CCSS.8.G.A.3
CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to the length of a segment during a rotation?
Back
The length of a segment remains the same during a rotation.
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CCSS.8.G.A.3
CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a shape is translated 8 units right and 2 units down, what is the transformation rule?
Back
The transformation rule is (x, y) → (x+8, y-2).
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CCSS.8.G.A.3
CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5
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