Composition of Rigid Transformations

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What is a rigid transformation?

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A transformation that preserves the shape and size of a figure, including translations, rotations, and reflections.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What is a rotation in geometry?

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A transformation that turns a figure around a fixed point called the center of rotation.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What does it mean to reflect a figure over a line?

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To create a mirror image of the figure across a specified line.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is a translation in geometry?

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A transformation that slides a figure from one position to another without changing its shape or orientation.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is the pre-image in a transformation?

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The original figure before any transformation is applied.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is the image in a transformation?

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The resulting figure after a transformation has been applied to the pre-image.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.2

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What is a composite transformation?

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A combination of two or more transformations applied to a figure.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.2

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How do you describe the sequence of transformations?

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By listing the transformations in the order they are applied.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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What is the effect of rotating a figure 180 degrees?

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It turns the figure upside down, effectively reversing its orientation.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What happens when you reflect a figure over the x-axis?

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The y-coordinates of the points of the figure change sign, creating a mirror image.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5