Reflection and Translation

Front

What does a translation do to a figure on the coordinate plane?

Back

Slides it.

Front

A slide is also called a _________.

Back

Translation.

Front

Reflect the point (2, -4) over the y-axis. What is the new point?

Back

(-2, -4).

Front

Reflections over the x-axis change the ____-__________.

Back

y-coordinate.

Front

What type of transformation is this? (showing a reflection)

Back

Reflection.

Front

What is the definition of reflection in geometry?

Back

A transformation that flips a figure over a line, creating a mirror image.

Front

What is the definition of translation in geometry?

Back

A transformation that slides a figure from one position to another without turning it.

Front

If the point (3, 5) is reflected over the x-axis, what is the new point?

Back

(3, -5).

Front

If the point (-1, 4) is reflected over the y-axis, what is the new point?

Back

(1, 4).

Front

What happens to the coordinates of a point during a translation?

Back

The coordinates change by adding or subtracting values to/from the original coordinates.