Intro to 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 to create 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 is a transformation that slides a figure from one position to another without turning it.

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What is a reflection?

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A reflection is a transformation that flips a figure 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 figure around a fixed point at a certain angle.

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What is a dilation?

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A dilation is a transformation that changes the size of a figure but keeps its shape the same.

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What does congruent mean in terms of transformations?

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Congruent means that two figures have the same shape and size after a transformation.

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What is the original figure before a transformation called?

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The original figure is called the pre-image.

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What is the figure after a transformation called?

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The figure after a transformation is called the image.

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How does a translation affect the size of a figure?

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A translation does not change the size of a figure; it remains congruent.

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