Reflections and Translations Practice

Front

What is a reflection?

Back

When you flip or mirror an object across a line.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

How would you translate point P to P'?

Back

Translate 2 units to the right and 8 units down.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What does a rigid motion preserve?

Back

Size and shape.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

Front

How is trapezoid ABCD translated to trapezoid A'B'C'D'?

Back

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

How do you translate triangle A'B'C' to triangle ABC?

Back

Right two, down 9.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What is the definition of translation in geometry?

Back

A transformation that moves every point of a figure the same distance in the same direction.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What is the effect of a reflection across the x-axis?

Back

The y-coordinates of the points are negated.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What is the effect of a reflection across the y-axis?

Back

The x-coordinates of the points are negated.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What is the difference between a translation and a reflection?

Back

A translation slides a figure without changing its orientation, while a reflection flips it over a line.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

What is the formula for translating a point (x,y) by (a,b)?

Back

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5