What is a transformation in geometry?
Transformations

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A transformation is an operation that moves or changes a shape to create a new shape.
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What are the types of transformations?
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The main types of transformations are translations, rotations, reflections, and dilations.
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What does it mean for a transformation to preserve congruence?
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A transformation preserves congruence if the original shape and the transformed shape are identical in size and shape.
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What does it mean for a transformation to preserve orientation?
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A transformation preserves orientation if the order of points in the shape remains the same after the transformation.
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What is a reflection?
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A reflection is a transformation that flips a shape over a line, creating a mirror image.
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What is a rotation?
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A rotation is a transformation that turns a shape around a fixed point at a certain angle.
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What is a translation?
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A translation is a transformation that slides a shape in a straight line from one position to another without changing its size or orientation.
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