Transformations Basics

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What is a PRE-IMAGE in transformations?

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The original figure before any transformation is applied.

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What is the term for a transformation that flips a figure over a line?

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Reflection

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What is an IMAGE in transformations?

Back

The resulting figure after a transformation is applied.

Front

What transformation occurs when a figure is moved from one location to another without changing its shape or orientation?

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Translation

Front

What is another name for a slide in transformations?

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Translation

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What transformation rotates a figure around a fixed point?

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Rotation

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In a reflection, what is the line called that acts as a mirror?

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Line of reflection

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What is the effect of a translation on a figure?

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The figure moves to a new location without changing its shape or orientation.

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What is the difference between rotation and reflection?

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Rotation turns a figure around a point, while reflection flips it over a line.

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

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The coordinates change based on the direction and distance of the slide.