Transformations!

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What is a transformation in geometry?

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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 four main types of transformations?

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The four main types of transformations are translation, rotation, reflection, and dilation.

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What is a translation?

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A translation moves a shape from one location to another without changing its size, shape, or orientation.

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What is a rotation?

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A rotation turns a shape around a fixed point, called the center of rotation, by a certain angle.

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What is a reflection?

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A reflection flips a shape over a line, creating a mirror image of the original shape.

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What is a dilation?

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A dilation resizes a shape by a scale factor, either enlarging or reducing it while maintaining its proportions.

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How does a translation affect the coordinates of a shape?

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In a translation, the coordinates of each point of the shape are changed by adding or subtracting values to/from the x and y coordinates.

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What happens to a shape during a rotation?

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During a rotation, the shape maintains its size and shape but changes its position and orientation based on the angle of rotation.

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What is the line of reflection?

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The line of reflection is the line over which a shape is flipped to create its mirror image.

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What is the scale factor in dilation?

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The scale factor is the ratio that describes how much a shape is enlarged or reduced during a dilation.