What is a transformation in geometry?
Similar Triangles/Transformations

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A transformation is an operation that moves or changes a shape in some way to produce a new shape.
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What are the three main types of transformations?
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Translation, Rotation, Reflection.
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What does it mean to translate a shape?
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To translate a shape means to slide it in a straight line from one position to another without changing its size, shape, or orientation.
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What is a rotation in geometry?
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A rotation is a transformation that turns a shape around a fixed point, called the center of rotation.
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What is a reflection in geometry?
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A reflection is a transformation that flips a shape over a line, creating a mirror image.
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How do you determine the translation vector for moving a shape?
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The translation vector is determined by the difference in the x-coordinates and y-coordinates of the original and new positions.
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What happens to the coordinates of a point when it is reflected over the x-axis?
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The y-coordinate of the point changes sign, while the x-coordinate remains the same.
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